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 …

Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) were first described for use in breast surgery in 2001.
Since this initial report, ADMs have become an increasingly common component of implant …

Methods A retrospective chart review identified all patients who underwent implant-based
breast reconstruction from 2005 to 2009 at our institution. Demographic information …

Background: There is an intense push to decrease overall healthcare costs in the United
States. Although the use of acellular dermal matrix in implant-based reconstruction has …

Background: Use of acellular dermal matrix in tissue expander breast reconstruction has
become a popular adjunct to the total submuscular technique. The question remains as to …

Breast reconstruction continues to evolve and, for many surgeons, now frequently
incorporates use of a variety of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs), especially for lower-lateral …

Background: The majority of two-stage prepectoral breast reconstruction has been
described utilizing acellular dermal matrix (ADM). Although reports of prepectoral breast …

Background: Prosthetic breast reconstruction is most commonly performed using the two-
stage (expander-implant) technique. However, with the advent of skin-sparing mastectomy …

Background Expander–implant breast reconstruction is often supplemented with acellular
dermal matrix (ADM). The use of acellular dermal matrix has allowed for faster, less painful …

Background: Breast reconstruction is most frequently performed using implants or
expanders. Adjunctive materials such as acellular dermal matrix and synthetic meshes are …