title: Implant-based breast reconstruction with meshes and matrices: biological vs synthetic.
abstract: This article presents an overview of the different acellular dermal matrices and synthetic meshes used in modern-day primary and secondary implant-based breast reconstruction. Case examples are given, along with a description of the senior author's pioneering direct-to-implant reconstruction.
authors: Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical System, New York, NY, USA.
authors: Jordan Ms
authors: JM
authors: Jacobs
authors: C Andrew
authors: CA
authors: Salzberg
mesh_terms: D062088:Acellular Dermis; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D018427:Breast Implants; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy; D013526:Surgical Mesh