Revisionary breast surgery in previously augmented patients is complex, with many
variables that have to be considered. Obtaining durable repairs is challenging because …

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 …

Background: Acellular dermal matrix is a commonly used adjunct in implant-based breast
reconstruction. Several investigations have shown increased complications associated with …

Background: Treatment of secondary lymphedema remains challenging, with suboptimal
rates of edema reduction following physiologic procedures (ie, lymphaticovenous …

Background: The study aimed to evaluate local and national trends in immediate breast
reconstruction (IBR) using the national English administrative records, Hospital Episode …

Background: Tissue reinforcement with allogeneic or xenogeneic acellular dermal matrices
(ADMs) is increasingly used in single-stage (direct-to-implant) and 2-stage implant-based …

Background: Increasing amounts of acellular dermal matrix are being used with the adoption
of prepectoral breast reconstruction. Postoperative infection remains a challenge in breast …

Background: Capsular contracture is a well-recognized complication following prosthetic
breast reconstruction. It has been the authors' observation that some patients undergoing …

Background: Recent literature has focused on the advantages and disadvantages of using
acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction. Many of the reported data are from low level …

Background: Implant-based reconstruction is the most frequently performed breast
reconstruction procedure. A persistent issue with this approach is optimizing outcomes in the …