Patients should receive the same antibiotic prophylaxis given to patients with prosthetic heart valves.
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1. What issues should bediscussed with womenbefore referring them forbreast augmentation? nIt is useful to establish why the woman wants the procedure, how long she has been thinking about it and whether she knows anyone who has had it done. nThe breasts should be examined prior to referral to ensure there is no obvious pathology and to help with discussion about the options. nThe size of the implants. Most surgeons help patients decide what size implant is most appropriate for them in relation to their height and body habitus. The usual size increase is two bra sizes, for example, from cup size A...
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