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 …

Animal testing has long been used in science to study complex biological phenomena that
cannot be investigated using two-dimensional cell cultures in plastic dishes. With time, it …

Background This study aimed to compare the impact of postmastectomy radiation therapy
(PMRT) on outcomes after prepectoral versus subpectoral implant-based breast …

Oncologic and reconstructive advancements in the management of patients with breast
cancer and at high risk for breast cancer have led to improved outcomes and decreased …

In modern implant-based immediate breast reconstruction, it has become common to use
biological acellular dermal and synthetic matrices in combination with a tissue expander or …

Recent Advances in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction : Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery Recent Advances in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction : Plastic and …

Background: Staged subpectoral expander-implant breast reconstruction is widely
performed. Disruption of the pectoralis major origin and the frequent occurrence of …

Importance The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in implant-based breast
reconstructions (IBBRs) is established practice. Existing evidence validating ADMs …

Background In recent years, breast implants have been frequently placed in the
subcutaneous pocket, in the so-called prepectoral approach. We report our technique of …

Background: The availability of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) and synthetic mesh products
has prompted plastic surgeons to revisit subcutaneous implant-based breast reconstruction …