Background: For over 100 years, autologous skin grafts have remained the gold standard for
the reconstruction of wounds but are limited in availability. Acellular tissue-engineered skin …

Introduction Implant-based breast reconstruction is the most commonly performed
reconstructive technique worldwide. Subpectoral reconstruction with mesh is the current …

UK best practice guidelines for oncoplastic breast reconstruction were published in 2012.
Implant-based reconstruction quality indicator (QI) targets for readmission, return to theatre …

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the UK. Breast reconstruction
following mastectomy can be performed with prosthetic devices or autologous tissue. In the …

Of the 55 000 women diagnosed with breast cancer1 each year in the UK, more than 40%
require a mastectomy2 as primary surgical treatment. To optimise quality of life and …

Abstract Background The current National Practice Questionnaire of implant-based breast
reconstruction (IBBR)(NPQi) was to assess the clinical practice of mesh-assisted IBBR in …

Background: In recent years, nipple-sparing mastectomy followed by implant-based breast
reconstruction has gained popularity due to improved cosmetic and psychological benefits …

Background In recent decades, biologic mesh (BM) has become an important adjunct to
surgical practice. Recent evidence-based clinical applications of BM include but are not …

This retrospective study utilizes 3D imaging and mammometrics to compare implant-based
breast reconstruction with and without the use of ADM. Previous studies have suggested …

Background The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in immediate breast reconstruction
(IBR) continues to rise despite ongoing concerns with respect to increased complication …