Alpha Defensin-1 Biomarker Outperforms Culture in Diagnosing Breast Implant-Related Infection: Results from a

Marten N Basta1, Colin G White-Dzuro2, Vinay Rao1

  • 1From the Plastic Surgery Department.

Summary

Alpha defensin-1 (AD-1) accurately diagnoses breast implant-related infections (BIRI), outperforming traditional microbial cultures. This biomarker offers a superior diagnostic tool for prompt BIRI management.