Postsurgical risk in patients with eczema, asthma
Atopic diseases could impact surgical outcomes.
In two studies presented as abstracts at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, investigators explored the effects of atopic diseases such as eczema, asthma and allergic rhinitis on the risks of postoperative infections, complications and the need for revision surgery.
In the first study, the investigators found that among more than 20,000 female patients who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction, the patients with atopic diseases were more likely to experience implant-related complications, capsular contracture, revision surgery, implant removal, implant infections and implant ruptures compared with those without the conditions.
The second study revealed that among more than 38,000 adult patients who underwent bone graft procedures, the patients with atopic diseases had a higher likelihood of infections, wound complications, osteomyelitis, hardware removal, mechanical loosening and revision surgery compared with those without atopic diseases.
The research suggested that atopic diseases could impair immune function and lead to a higher risk of infections following breast implants or bone grafts.
Read more: ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting 2025
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