There has been an increase in invasive breast carcinoma which many times end up with a
mastectomy. The psychological effects of mastectomy can be overwhelming, urging the …

During the last two decades, acellular dermal matrices (ADM) have been more widely used
in reconstructive procedures ie breast reconstructions. Several, both synthetic and biologic …

This article focuses on the contribution of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) to immediate
breast reconstruction. The current literature on ADMs is reviewed and the potential …

The use of acellular dermal matrices in the setting of prosthetic breast reconstruction has
captured the attention of many plastic surgeons. The regenerative capacity of these …

Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is commonly undertaken in patients inappropriate for
breast conserving surgery, women who are at high genetic risk for breast cancer or …

Background: The introduction of acellular dermal matrices revolutionized implant-based
breast reconstructive procedures. Literature reports both advantages and disadvantages …

Purpose Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) are increasingly used in implant-based breast
reconstruction (IBR). Uncertainty remains with regard to their efficacy and complications. The …

Background: Recent literature has focused on the advantages and disadvantages of using
acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction. Many of the reported data are from low level …

Background: The Breast Reconstruction Evaluation of Acellular Dermal Matrix as a Sling
Trial (BREASTrial) is a blinded, randomized trial comparing the outcomes of tissue expander …

Background: AlloDerm and FlexHD are two types of acellular dermal matrices commonly
used in implant-based reconstruction. Although the use of acellular dermal matrix has …