Abstract 119: The Impact of Radiotherpay on Long-Term Satisfaction and Health Related Quality of Life in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction - An analysis of 3,265 Patients

PURPOSE: Immediate tissue expander placement remains the preferred method for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Placement of the prosthesis in the prepectoral rather than submuscular plane is a relatively novel strategy to reduce post-operative pain and potential for animation deformity with overall equivalent cosmetic outcomes. Prophylactic post-operative antibiotic administration is a common practice for reducing reconstructive infection, but raises concerns regarding indiscriminate and prolonged use of antibiotics. Additionally, this has not been studied specifically in the setting of prepectoral tissue expander placement. We sought to determine the impact of routine post-operative antibiotics on complication rates in patients undergoing prepectoral tissue expander placement.