One-stage direct-to-implant breast reconstruction using acellular dermal matrix

Short-Term Complications Associated With Acellular Dermal Matrix-Assisted Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction.

BACKGROUND Although direct-to-implant breast reconstruction is a more concise procedure than 2-stage expander/implant reconstruction, it is less frequently performed. Skeptics of direct-to-implant reconstruction cite risk of postoperative complications as a reason for its rejection. To determine whether these perceptions are valid, we evaluated our 13-year experience of acellular dermal matrix ...

Abstract: Two-Stage Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction is Safer Than Immediate One-Stage Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Augmented with an Acellular Dermal Matrix: A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial

Methods: Following approval by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Institutional Review Board, a retrospective review was performed identifying patients who underwent unilateral breast reconstruction using a double pedicle DIEP flap by a single two-surgeon team. Data was collected on patient characteristics, pre-operative risk factors, and post-operative complications. Data was analyzed...

Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix

Acellular dermal matrix in primary breast reconstruction.

The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in many plastic surgery procedures, including breast reconstruction, has increased dramatically in recent years. While expander/implant reconstruction can be performed successfully with standard techniques, the introduction of ADM has added a new tool with which to achieve lasting, predictable results. This article is a summary of existing literature on ...

Complications Following Expander/Implant Breast Reconstruction Utilizing Acellular Dermal Matrix: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BACKGROUND The recent increase in popularity of acellular dermal matrix assistance in immediate expander/implant breast reconstruction has led to variety of viewpoints. Many studies are published indicating an increase in complications with the use of acellular dermal matrix, while others indicate there is no increase in complications. METHODS This meta-analysis utilizes information from avai...