The role of acellular dermal matrices in capsular contracture: a review of the evidence

Despite advances in breast implant surgery, capsular contracture remains a challenging sequela of reconstructive and cosmetic breast implant surgery. Although there are established modalities for treatment, most recently, acellular dermal matrix products have been suggested to have a role in prevent...

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 130; no. 5 Suppl 2; p. 118S
Main Authors Basu, C Bob, Jeffers, Lynn
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2012
Subjects
Acellular Dermis
Breast Implantation - methods
Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Clinical Trials as Topic
Collagen - therapeutic use
Esthetics
Female
Fibrosis
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Implant Capsular Contracture - etiology
Implant Capsular Contracture - pathology
Implant Capsular Contracture - prevention & control
Implant Capsular Contracture - surgery
Mammaplasty - methods
Mastectomy
Pectoralis Muscles - surgery
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant - adverse effects
Retrospective Studies
Surgical Flaps
Tissue Expansion Devices
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Summary:Despite advances in breast implant surgery, capsular contracture remains a challenging sequela of reconstructive and cosmetic breast implant surgery. Although there are established modalities for treatment, most recently, acellular dermal matrix products have been suggested to have a role in preventing or diminishing the pathologic process of capsular contracture. In this article, the author presents a review of the literature to highlight the level of evidence on the role of acellular dermal matrices in the treatment of capsular contracture.
ISSN:1529-4242
DOI:10.1097/PRS.0b013e318262df58