Open AccessThe use of acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction: evolution of techniques over 2 decades
Author(s) -
Ilana G. Margulies,
C. Andrew Salzberg
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
gland surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.643
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2227-8575
pISSN - 2227-684X
DOI - 10.21037/gs.2018.10.05
Subject(s) - medicine , breast reconstruction , acellular dermis , implant , cornerstone , surgery , breast cancer , art , cancer , visual arts
Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) are biotechnologically derived tissues that have become a cornerstone of implant-based breast reconstruction over the last 2 decades. Their use in both dual-plane and prepectoral approaches have provided greater soft tissue coverage and implant support with good cosmetic outcomes and low rates of complication. This review describes the evolution of notable ADM-assisted surgical techniques that have advanced the field and broadened implant-based reconstructive options.