Pin-site scar revision with subcisions and acellular dermal matrix

Acellular dermal matrices and revision parotid surgery.

The use of acellular dermal matrices in the reconstruction of parotidectomy defects has gained popularity in the past decade. They have been used to prevent Frey syndrome and to minimize scaphoid parotidectomy soft-tissue defects. We recently managed a 42-year old woman with recurrent pleomorphic adenoma. She had a right superficial parotidectomy in 2001, done elsewhere, for a right-sided 1.5-c...

Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix

Long-Term Followup of Dermal Substitution with Acellular Dermal Implant in Burns and Postburn Scar Corrections

Full-thickness burn and other types of deep skin loss will result in scar formation. For at least partial replacement of the lost dermal layer, there are several options to use biotechnologically derived extracellular matrix components or tissue scaffolds of cadaver skin origin. In a survey, we have collected data on 18 pts who have previously received acellular dermal implant Alloderm. The age...

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 ...