Introduction The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays an integral role in wound healing. It
provides both structure and growth factors that allow for the organised cell proliferation …

Mesh use in surgical breast reconstruction is becoming increasingly common; however,
there is still no consensus on whether synthetic matrices or biological matrices produce the …

Background Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) may improve outcomes in implant-based breast
reconstruction (IBBR). The aim of this study was critically to appraise and evaluate the …

Background Recent evidence suggests that the use of acellular dermal matrices in
prosthetic breast reconstruction, revision, or augmentation may be associated with an …

Background: The authors compared clinical outcomes to determine whether acellular
dermal matrix altered the capsular tissue architecture in irradiated and nonirradiated breasts …

Chronic and acute wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers and burns, respectively, can be
difficult to treat, especially when autologous skin transplantations are unavailable. Skin …

Background: A 2010 nationwide survey of plastic and reconstructive surgeons indicated that
approximately 83 percent performed predominantly implant-based breast reconstruction …

Background: Use of acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction has been associated
with increased complications. However, existing studies are generally small, from single …

Introduction: Reported infection rates in breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix
(ADM) can exceed 31%. Prophylactic antibiotics remain controversial due to the absence of …

Although plastic surgery can trace its roots back to India almost 3000 years ago [1], it is a
relatively small discipline within the field of surgery. There are approximately 6900 practicing …