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Acellular dermal matrices in breast surgery: tips and pearls
Olubimpe A Ayeni1, Ahmed M S Ibrahim1, Samuel J Lin1
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 5A, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|April 10, 2012
Summary
Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) offer a safe solution for breast reconstruction and augmentation. These matrices effectively address deformities after cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) are utilized in various breast surgeries.
- Applications include postmastectomy reconstruction, augmentation, and reduction mammaplasty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the applications and safety of ADMs in breast surgery.
- To highlight ADMs' role in correcting deformities.
Main Methods:
- Review of ADM applications in breast reconstruction and augmentation.
- Analysis of ADM use in single-stage and two-stage reconstruction.
- Evaluation of ADM efficacy in addressing contour irregularities and implant malposition.
Main Results:
- ADMs are effective in creating implant pockets for single-stage reconstruction.
- ADMs facilitate the inferolateral portion of tissue expander pockets in two-stage reconstruction.
- ADMs successfully correct deformities like contour irregularities and implant malposition.
Conclusions:
- Acellular dermal matrices represent a safe and effective alternative for breast deformities.
- ADMs enhance outcomes in both reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery.
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