title: Complications of acellular dermal matrices in breast surgery.
abstract: Acellular dermal matrices have been used in breast surgery for a decade. They are widely used in implant-based breast reconstruction to provide coverage of the inferolateral aspects of the prosthesis. Numerous benefits have been reported with this approach including improved fold control, better support and control of the implant pocket with concomitant reduced risk of malposition, and improved lower pole expansion. Seroma, infection, mastectomy skin necrosis, and expander/implant loss are the most commonly reported complications with this approach, and the incidences vary widely among studies. Patient selection and adherence to established intraoperative technique principles related to acellular dermal matrix use are both critical to minimizing the risk of complications. Acellular dermal matrices are also being used in aesthetic breast surgery, revision breast surgery, and nipple reconstruction, but clinical experience is limited. This article reviews the complications associated with the use of matrices in breast surgery from the published literature.
authors.affiliation: Hempstead, N.Y. From the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Hofstra University School of Medicine in Partnership with the North Shore-LIJ Health System.
authors.forename: Ron
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Israeli
mesh_terms: D062088:Acellular Dermis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057910:Implant Capsular Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D009336:Necrosis; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery; D018579:Patient Selection; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / Q000009:adverse effects; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D049291:Seroma / Q000209:etiology; D013396:Suction; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013536:Suture Techniques; D015625:Tissue Expansion Devices