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

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

Background: Nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate prosthetic reconstruction is
routinely performed because of excellent aesthetic results and safe oncologic outcomes …

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 …

Background: Acellular dermal matrix has gained widespread acceptance in immediate
expander/implant reconstruction because of perceived benefits, including improved …

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: Few studies address salvage rates for infection in implant-based breast
reconstruction. An understanding of success rates and clinical predictors of failure may help …

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 …