OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The objective of this study was to compare the viability of cartilage grafts embedded in platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) wrapped with no material (bare diced cartilage grafts), oxidized methylcellulose (Surgicel), or acellular dermal tissue (AlloDerm). STUDY DESIGN Experimental study. METHODS In this study, six New Zealand rabbits were used. Cartilage grafts includi...

BACKGROUND Human acellular dermal matrix (HADM) is commonly used to provide coverage and support for breast reconstruction. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the complication rates associated with breast reconstruction procedures when performed in conjunction with multiple types of HADM in a consecutive series. METHODS After receiving institutional review board approval, medic...

When Policy Topic is covered Breast reconstructive surgery using allogeneic acellular dermal matrix products* (i.e., AlloDerm®, AlloMaxTM, DermaMatrixTM, FlexHD®, GraftJacket®) may be considered medically necessary,  when there is insufficient tissue expander or implant coverage by the pectoralis major muscle and additional coverage is required,  when there is viable but compromised or thin p...

Suday, Sptem er 5, 2016 RESULTS: The rate of SSO was 25.1%. There were 31 (16.2%) hernia recurrences overall, 13% developing by 3 years and 16.7% developing by 5 years. The most frequently used ADM was porcine (Strattice, 56.5%), followed by bovine (Surgimend, 31.1%) and human cadaveric (Alloderm, 10.9%). Significant predictors of hernia recurrence included bridged repair (HR=10.1, p<0.001), th...

Tissue-engineered biological dressings offer promise in the treatment of burns, chronic ulcers, donor site and other surgical wounds, and a variety of dermatologic conditions. Despite this promise, cellular tissue-engineered products such a Dermagraft and Apligraf have suffered setbacks in recent years with a lower market share than the commercial promoters of these products anticipated. AlloDe...

The acellular dermal matrix allograft has been used as an alternative to autogenous palatal mucosal graft. The aim of this study was the evaluation of the biocompatibility of an acellular dermal matrix (AlloDerm) in culture of macrophages. For hydrogen peroxidase determination we used the method of Pick & Kesari, and the Griess method for nitric oxide determination. Statistical analysis showed ...