FlexHD acellular dermis (Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation) for breast reconstruction
Record ID 32013000136
English
Authors' recommendations:
In 2011, more than 96,000 women in the United States underwent breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Breasts can be reconstructed with the patient's own skin, fat, and muscle (tissue flaps); breast implants; or a combination of both. Breast implants are saline- or silicone-filled prostheses that are inserted under the pectoral (chest) muscle. Successful implant reconstruction depends upon a sufficient quantity of healthy tissue and muscle left behind after mastectomy to cover and support the prosthesis. In some cases, the skin does not cover the entire implant, or the muscles over the implant are too thin to provide adequate support, even after tissue expansion with
a temporary implant. Acellular dermal matrices, derived from collagen-rich tissues of human, porcine, or bovine sources, have been evaluated for their usefulness in providing additional coverage and support during breast reconstruction procedures.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=14155
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Acellular Dermis
- Breast Implantation
- Mastectomy
- Tissue Expansion
- Skin Transplantation
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2012 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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