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. 2023 Nov 18;73:103601. doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2023.103601

Table 6.

BIA-ALCL, a screening and eradication protocol for patients carrying MSSA/MRSA; antibiotic prophylaxis.

At your center, have there been any confirmed cases of BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma)?
No 69,86 % 51 73
Yes 30,14 % 22
At your center, is the National Prosthesis Registry regularly used for the inclusion of all relevant cases?
Yes 53,42 % 39 73
No 46,58 % 34
At your center, is there a screening and eradication protocol for patients carrying MSSA/MRSA (Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)?
Yes 41,67 % 30 72
No 58,33 % 42
At your center, what antibiotic prophylaxis regimen is followed in cases of conservative oncoplastic surgery?
Preoperatory single shot 48,61 % 35 72
Prophylaxis within 24 h. 16,67 % 12
Prolonged Prophylaxis 19,44 % 14
No prophylaxis 15,28 % 11
At your center, what antibiotic prophylaxis regimen is followed in cases of mastectomy?
Preoperatory single shot 29,17 % 21 72
Prophylaxis within 24 h. 18,06 % 13
Prolonged Prophylaxis 47,22 % 34
No prophylaxis 5,56 % 4
In case of prolonged prophylaxis, based on what criteria is the duration chosen?
Until 7 days postop 50,00 % 36 72
Until 14 days postop 1,39 % 1
Until drains removal 38,89 % 28
Other (specify) 9,72 % 7