Abstract
This article focuses on the contribution of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) to immediate breast reconstruction. The current literature on ADMs is reviewed and the potential advantages and disadvantages of their use are highlighted. Technical considerations on how to effectively use these materials is presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 113-118 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Clinics in Plastic Surgery |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acellular dermal matrix
- AlloDerm
- Breast reconstruction
- Implant-based reconstruction
- Strattice
- Tissue expander
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery