Although preoperative prophylactic antibiotics are indicated in mastectomy, questions remained about their continued use due to a dearth of data. A new study showing no benefit to continuing antibiotic prophylaxis beyond a single prophylactic dose may resolve concerns about discontinuing the medications in mastectomy patients not undergoing immediate reconstruction, despite indwelling drains.
After their survey of American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) members revealed confusion and wide