TY - JOUR
T1 - Acellular dermal matrices in primary breast reconstruction
T2 - principles, concepts, and indications.
AU - Nahabedian, Maurice Y.
PY - 2012/11
Y1 - 2012/11
N2 - Prosthetic breast reconstruction using acellular dermal matrix is currently used by many plastic surgeons. As our understanding of these matrices expands, our results and outcomes are becoming more reproducible and predictable. As with most new technologies, there is a learning curve associated with using acellular dermal matrix. There are principles and concepts that should be heeded when considering their use. The purpose of this article is to review some of the important principles and concepts to improve our understanding of how these matrices perform and what can be expected of them.
AB - Prosthetic breast reconstruction using acellular dermal matrix is currently used by many plastic surgeons. As our understanding of these matrices expands, our results and outcomes are becoming more reproducible and predictable. As with most new technologies, there is a learning curve associated with using acellular dermal matrix. There are principles and concepts that should be heeded when considering their use. The purpose of this article is to review some of the important principles and concepts to improve our understanding of how these matrices perform and what can be expected of them.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 23096984
AN - SCOPUS:84872815603
SN - 0032-1052
VL - 130
SP - 44S-53S
JO - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
JF - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
IS - 5 Suppl 2
ER -