Thursday 31 January 2013

The use of dermal autograft as an adjunct to breast reconstruction with tissue expanders

The use of dermal autograft an an adjunct to breast reconstruction with tissue expanders. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dec. 2012, Vol. 130(6), p.1179-85.

Rinker, B.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2012/12000/The_Use_of_Dermal_Autograft_as_an_Adjunct_to.2.aspx

A cellular dermal matrices are commonly used in breast reconstruction but add cost to the procedure and have been associated with complications. Dermal autograft may represent a useful alternative to matrices.