Method: We performed a retrospective review of 58 breasts in 43 consecutive women were
reconstructed with tissue expanders and Alloderm. 41 breasts in 30 women completed …

MeTHOD: We performed a retrospective review of 58 breasts in 43 consecutive women were
reconstructed with tissue expanders and Alloderm. 4 breasts in 30 women completed …

Background: Expander/implant reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix (AlloDerm) has
become an increasingly popular technique. Potential advantages include lengthening of the …

AlloDerm has been used as a tissue supplement in conjunction with the pectoralis major
muscle to provide full coverage over an implant in breast reconstruction. While this method …

Background: Allogenic acellular dermal matrix can be used in single-stage, expander-based
immediate and delayed breast reconstructions to provide inferolateral prosthesis coverage …

Background: Acellular dermal matrices are commonly used in breast reconstruction but add
cost to the procedure and have been associated with complications. Dermal autograft may …

Abstract AlloDerm (LifeCell, Branchburg, NJ) is gaining acceptance in tissue
expander/implant (TE/I) breast reconstruction. Anecdotal evidence suggests its use limits …

Background: Acellular dermal matrix is commonly used in implant-based breast
reconstruction to allow for quicker tissue expansion with better coverage and definition of the …

Background: Use of acellular dermal matrix in tissue expander breast reconstruction has
become a popular adjunct to the total submuscular technique. The question remains as to …

Breast reconstruction with tissue expanders and implants offers patients satisfying aesthetic
results with no donor site morbidity. This article provides a practical guide for successful …