Evolving role of AlloDerm in breast surgery

Abstract

The adjunctive use of acellular dermal matrices in breast surgery is expanding. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the various applications of acellular dermal matrices in breast surgery, the benefits and complications associated with their use, and best practices to optimize outcomes using a human acellular dermal matrix (AlloDerm [LifeCell Corp., Branchburg, NJ]) as an example. Copyright © 2011 American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses.