The patient presented with capsular contracture of the left breast following a prior breast reconstruction.On (b)(6) 2015, the left breast was revised with capsulectomy, meso biomatrix implantation and implantation of a new breast implant (size and manufacturer not reported).Approximately 6 months later, she presented with a clinically infected left breast.It was described as diffuse redness and pain over the entire breast with some fluid surrounding the implant and a little edema.She had no fever.She was admitted to the hospital and started on intravenous antibiotics.After 2 days of iv antibiotics the infection worsened with dehiscence of the surgical scar.Therefore, the breast implant and meso biomatrix were surgically removed.Prior to removal, meso biomatrix was observed to be integrated at the periphery of the device but not in the center.The infection and dehiscence were reported to have resolved.
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