Antibiotic prophylaxisa
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Duration of antibiotic prophylaxisb
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7 days
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14 days
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7 days
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7 days
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10 days
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Skin prep used
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Chlorhexidine
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Chlorhexidine
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Chlorhexidine
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Chlorhexidine
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Chlorhexidine
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Method of dissection to raise skin flaps and dermal sling
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Diathermy
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Diathermy
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Diathermy
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Diathermy
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Diathermy
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Cavity wash out
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Saline and antibiotic solution
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Saline and antibiotic solution
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Saline and antibiotic solution
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Saline and antibiotic solution
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Saline and antibiotic solution
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Change of gloves prior to implantation
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Implant type
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Permanent anatomical fixed volume implant
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Permanent anatomical fixed volume implant
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Permanent anatomical fixed volume implant
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Permanent anatomical fixed volume implant
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Permanent anatomical fixed volume implant
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Type, number of drains used and duration
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Exudrain
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Exudrain
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Exudrain
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Exudrain
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Exudrain
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2 on each side
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7 days
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10 days
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7 days
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7 days
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10 days
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Laminar flow usage
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Post-op follow up
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1 week
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2 weeks
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1 week
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1 week
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1 week
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Mastectomy specimen weight
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496 g
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R-905 g
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600 g
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1071 g
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R-454 g
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L-885 g
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L-464 g
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