This study evaluated the risks of bacteremia, infective endocarditis, and prosthetic joint infection following dermatologic surgery. The analysis found extremely low rates of these complications, informing evidence-based guidelines on antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with cardiac or orthopedic implants.

The risk of bacteremia, endocarditis, and prosthetic joint infection after dermatologic surgery is extremely low.

Routine antibiotic prophylaxis for cardiac valvular disease or prosthetic joints is not warranted for most dermatologic procedures.