Annachiara Tellarini, Leonardo Garutti, Martina Corno, Federico Tamborini, Ferruccio Paganini, Veronica Fasoli, Danilo Di Giovanna, Luigi Valdatta
BACKGROUND: Animal-derived acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) are increasingly being used in prepectoral direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction. However, the indications and complication profile associated with this type of reconstruction remain unclear. This study aimed to perform a systematic review of the available literature on the use of animal-derived ADM in prepectoral DTI breast reconstruction. METHODS: Three different literature databases, namely, PubMed, Web of Sciences, and Embase were screened using the following keywords: "immediate" AND "pre-pectoral" OR "prepectoral" AND "ADM breast reconstruction...
August 24, 2023: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery: JPRAS