Surgical site infection (SSI) after breast and axillary surgery occurs more often than for other clean surgical procedures. Infection in the setting of a tissue expander can be devastating and can lead to early implant loss and failed reconstruction. Surgical drains have been noted as a potential source for surgical site infections. Hypothesis: Bacteria present in surgical drains after tissue expander reconstruction may be decreased by simple and inexpensive local antiseptic interventions.
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Number of Subjects With Drain Bulb Fluid Bacterial Colonization at Approximately 1 Week
Timeframe: Approximately 1 week after surgery
Per Drain Analysis: Drain Bulb Fluid Colonization at Approximately 1 Week
Timeframe: Approximately 1 week after surgery