Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is increasingly popular as a procedure for the treatment
of breast cancer and as a prophylactic procedure for those at high risk of developing the …

Background: Nipple-sparing mastectomy is a controversial option for breast cancer
treatment due to locoregional recurrence and distant metastasis. In addition to these …

Background: Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction can be achieved more easily by means
of soft-tissue replacement devices such as dermal matrices and synthetic meshes. The …

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 …

Background Total skin-sparing mastectomy (TSSM), a technique comprising removal of all
breast and nipple tissue while preserving the entire skin envelope, is increasingly offered to …

Background Although the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has increased exponentially,
debates regarding its safety are still ongoing. There have been several meta-analyses; …

Background Immediate implant reconstruction after a conservative mastectomy is an
attractive option made easier by prosthetic devices. Titanized polypropylene meshes are …

Background The use of conservative mastectomies has risen significantly during the last few
years. The reconstructive choice of direct-to-implant reconstruction has become more …

Background: An alternative to implant-based breast reconstruction using acellular dermal
matrix is the use of a titanium-coated polypropylene mesh. The mesh was approved for …

Background: Seroma, as a complication of prosthetic breast reconstruction, results in patient
distress, increased office visits, undesirable aesthetic outcomes, and—importantly—may …