Methods A direct comparison of the most common ADMs used in breast surgery was
performed including physical characteristics, level of sterility, maximum load sustained (N) …

Background: Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) in plastic surgery have become increasingly
popular particularly for breast reconstruction. Despite their advantages, questions exist …

Background: The use of acellular dermal matrices has become increasingly popular in
immediate and delayed tissue expander/implant–based breast reconstruction. However, it is …

Background Data on the mechanical properties of the adult human abdominal wall have
been difficult to obtain rendering manufacture of the ideal mesh for ventral hernia repair a …

Background: The use of acellular dermal matrices in breast surgery has become popular in
the last two decades, with a corresponding increase in experience and literature. The …

Methods Forty-seven patients who underwent penis girth enhancement with allograft
material were reviewed. All patients underwent circumferential grafting to the shaft of the …

This course was organized and sponsored by Covidien, a company that manufactures a
component that can be incorporated into abdominal repairs. Eight faculty members …