A new path to shorter drain duration?—a quick look at inactivated Pseudomonas preparation in nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate prosthetic reconstruction
Juan C. Torres, Robert K. Sigal, Oscar J. Manrique · 2026
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Torres, Sigal, and Manrique review a trial that may shorten drain time after breast reconstruction, in a 2026 commentary. The surgery discussed is nipple-sparing mastectomy with an implant placed at once. Drains guard against fluid buildup but raise infection risk the longer they stay. The commentary weighs a recent randomized trial by Zhao and co-authors in 100 patients.
In that trial, patients received an inactivated Pseudomonas preparation, a biologic thought to wake macrophages and speed wound healing, at varying strengths. The authors place the results among earlier strategies for better recovery and quality of life after this surgery. Their quick look helps surgeons judge whether the agent deserves wider testing as a route to earlier drain removal.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Juan C. Torres, Robert K. Sigal, Oscar J. Manrique |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 9 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |