Use of Acellular Dermal Matrices in One-stage Implant-based Breast Reconstruction.

Author: Jian-Yu DONG ¹ ; Yan YAN ¹ ; Min-Feng LIU ¹ ; Zhao-Ze GUO ¹ ; Jing-Yun GUO ¹ ; Chang-Sheng YE ¹
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1. Breast Center,Nanfang Hospital,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Acellular Dermis; Breast Implantation; Breast Implants; Breast Neoplasms; surgery; Female; Humans; Mastectomy; Postoperative Complications
From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2016;38(5):607-610
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract: Implant-based breast reconstruction is the most common choice in breast cancer patients. Recently,the acellular dermal matrix (ADM) technique has been widely used in implant-based breast reconstruction in the western countries. This article briefly reviews the biological characteristics,history,types,surgical techniques,and postoperative complications of ADM.