Evaluation of lymphangiogenesis in acellular dermal matrix

Acellular dermal matrix in abdominal wall reconstruction.

Abdominal wall reconstruction is a complex and challenging surgical undertaking. While permanent prosthetic mesh is considered the gold standard for minimizing hernia recurrence, placement of synthetic mesh is sometimes imprudent due to contamination or risk of infection. Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) offer an exciting biologic alternative. This article provides a historical perspective on th...

Acellular dermal matrix in primary breast reconstruction.

The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in many plastic surgery procedures, including breast reconstruction, has increased dramatically in recent years. While expander/implant reconstruction can be performed successfully with standard techniques, the introduction of ADM has added a new tool with which to achieve lasting, predictable results. This article is a summary of existing literature on ...

Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix

The role of pores in acellular dermal matrix substitute.

To promote the engraftment rate of autologous skin combined with acellular dermal matrix (ADM), ADM was punched to produce regular pores from 500 to 800 µm in diameter, separated by a distance of 3 to 5 mm. The porous ADM was then implanted beneath the flap and transplanted onto an open full-thickness defect wound combined with autografts about 0.2 mm thick in a rat model. The change in diamete...

Infection in the Nasal Tip Caused by Acellular Dermal Matrix

A 19-year-old female patient visited our clinic for rhinoplasty. She complained about her low take-off point, which was apparent in profile view, and wanted slight tip projection. She refused additional cartilage harvesting from ears or ribs but consented to the use of homologous tissue, including acellular dermal matrix, for her dorsum and tip. Septoturbinoplasty was performed, and only a very...