Management of contaminated autologous grafts in plastic surgery.

摘要: The use of autologous grafts in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery has become increasingly common, especially with the growing popularity fat cartilage autografts facial nasal surgery. However, as any technique innovation, benefits come some potential risks. Since contaminated have to grow bacteria, patients who receive them are theoretically placed at increased risk for infection. This study was designed survey plastic surgeons on their practices following inadvertent contamination autografts. A literature review also conducted learn what others recommend handling such incidents. results published provide a basis developing algorithms intended guide managing variety autograft types used