The Use of Acellular Dermal Matrices in Two-Stage Expander/Implant Reconstruction

2012131 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Colleen M. McCarthy · American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Clara N. Lee · Plastic Surgery Foundation

Eric G. Halvorson · Plastic Surgery Foundation

Elyn Riedel · Plastic Surgery Foundation

Andrea L. Pusic · Plastic Surgery Foundation

Babak J. Mehrara · American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Joseph J. Disa

Abstract

The results suggest that the use of acellular dermal matrix in the setting of tissue expander/implant reconstruction neither reduces postoperative pain nor accelerates the rate of postoperative expansion. An examination of its efficacy in improving long-term outcomes following tissue expander/implant reconstruction is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Breast Implant and Reconstruction Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Volume 130, Issue 5 Suppl 2, pp. 57S-66S

DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e31825f05b4

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