Thursday 3 May 2012

The use of acellular dermal matrix in immediate two-stage tissue expander breast reconstruction

The use of acellular dermal matrix in immediate two-stage tissue expander breast reconstruction.  Plastic & reconstructive surgery, May 2012, Vol. 129(5), p.1049-1058.

Weichman, K.E., et al.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2012/05000/The_Use_of_Acellular_Dermal_Matrix_in_Immediate.5.aspx

Acellular dermal matrix is commonly used in implant-based breast reconstruction to allow for quicker tissue expansion with better coverage and definition of the lower pole of the breast. This study was performed to analyze complications associated with its use in immediate two-stage, implant-based breast reconstruction and to subsequently develop guidelines for its use.