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Surgical Irrigation Solution (Xperience, Trademark) for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction

Trial Status: active

This phase II trial compares the effect of surgical irrigation solution, Xperience, trademark, to dilute povidone-iodine irrigation solution on the prevention of surgical site infections in patients undergoing reconstruction after a mastectomy. Xperience is a solution containing citric acid, sodium citrate, and sodium lauryl sulfate. Xperience may breakdown biofilms and reduce bacteria. Povidone-iodine, an antimicrobial solution, may help prevent surgical site infections. A concern with current irrigation solutions, such as povidone-iodine, is that they must be rinsed after a certain dwelling time due to concerns of adverse effects to the surrounding tissues that can impair wound healing. Rinsing the solution may have a negative impact on the ability of the solution to prevent infection. Xperience does not require rinsing and extends the exposure time. Irrigating with Xperience may be more effective compared to dilute povidone-iodine in preventing surgical site infections in patients undergoing reconstruction after a mastectomy.