Complications in tissue expander breast reconstruction: a comparison of AlloDerm, DermaMatrix, and FlexHD acellular inferior pole dermal slings
S Brooke, J Mesa, M Uluer, B Michelotti… - Annals of plastic …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is frequently used in tissue expander breast reconstruction
(TEBR) for coverage of the inferior pole. Several published studies have suggested
increased rates of complications with the use of ADM. It is unknown, however, if the type of
ADM used for TEBR impacts complication rates. The aim of this study is to compare 3
different types of ADM for TEBR in regard to clinically significant complications, specifically
infection. We performed a retrospective analysis of primary breast cancer-related TEBR with …
(TEBR) for coverage of the inferior pole. Several published studies have suggested
increased rates of complications with the use of ADM. It is unknown, however, if the type of
ADM used for TEBR impacts complication rates. The aim of this study is to compare 3
different types of ADM for TEBR in regard to clinically significant complications, specifically
infection. We performed a retrospective analysis of primary breast cancer-related TEBR with …
Complications in Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction: A Comparison of Alloderm, DermaMatrix, and FlexHD
S Brooke, J Mesa, M Uluer, B Michelotti… - Plastic and …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background: Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is frequently used in tissue expander breast
reconstruction (TEBR). Higher complications with ADM have been reported, but less
published data compares different ADM products. We compare three different types of ADM
for TEBR in regards to clinically significant complications, specifically infection. Methods: IRB
approved retrospective analysis of 255 patients with primary breast cancer related TEBR at
a single institution were reviewed. Exclusion criteria consisted of prior major breast surgery …
reconstruction (TEBR). Higher complications with ADM have been reported, but less
published data compares different ADM products. We compare three different types of ADM
for TEBR in regards to clinically significant complications, specifically infection. Methods: IRB
approved retrospective analysis of 255 patients with primary breast cancer related TEBR at
a single institution were reviewed. Exclusion criteria consisted of prior major breast surgery …