Breast Prosthetic Reconstruction: Tips and Tricks on ADM Position

In the late years, the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has extended rapidly in the field of breast reconstruction. However, with the follow-up visits, we discovered some deformities on the lateral part of the lower pole, due to the folding of the ADM. The aim of this letter is to share some tri...

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Published in:Aesthetic plastic surgery 2019-04, Vol.43 (2), p.559-561
Main Authors: Vela-Lasagabaster, A., Benito-Duque, P., Ordoñez-Maygua, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acellular Dermis
Breast Implants
Humans
Letter to the Editor
Mammaplasty - methods
Mastectomy
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
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Summary:In the late years, the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has extended rapidly in the field of breast reconstruction. However, with the follow-up visits, we discovered some deformities on the lateral part of the lower pole, due to the folding of the ADM. The aim of this letter is to share some tricks developed in our clinical practice that would permit the surgeon to avoid getting these irregularities in the aesthetic result of breast reconstruction with ADM. Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these evidence-based medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
ISSN:0364-216X
1432-5241
DOI:10.1007/s00266-019-01315-7