Surgical site infection in breast implant implants: an integrative literature review

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the literature describing surgical site infections in breast implant implants. Method: This is an integrative literature review, in the BVS and PUBMED databases. Results and discussion: 198 articles were collected through the search in the database, and 21 articles were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study, in which a relationship was evidenced between risk factors such as: comorbidities, age, BMI, chronic diseases, use of drains leading to a higher incidence of SSI. Conclusion: However, the integrative review concluded the importance of knowledge related to the implantation of breast implants, in addition to professional updating, offering a quality of care, aiming at patient safety.