Local anaesthetic wound catheter use after implant based breast reconstruction – Towards enhanced recovery

Introduction: After implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) pain and nausea can contribute to reduced mobility and extended hospital stay. Use of local anaesthetic (LA) catheters to bathe the operative site has become routine following IBBR in our unit. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to compare outcomes between two patient groups, one with and one without LA catheters.