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A patient underwent a unilateral (right) mastectomy, after which a 500cc expander was implanted.Before implantation, the pocket was irrigated with chlorpactin and the skinflap treated with betadyne.Two restella devices were sewn together with 3-0 monocryl, covering the expander and attached to its tabs.The expander tabs were attached to the chest wall.A blake drain was placed medially and along the imf and the skin flap closed.The incision was covered with gauze and wound dressing.On (b)(6) 2019, about a week after surgery, the skin flap had developed necrosis and became infected.As a result the expander and its restella cover were removed.
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