Zeng Ang, Liu Zhi-fei, Qiao Qun, Wang Zhi, Zhang Hai-lin, Long Xiao, Si Lou-bin, Bai Ming
Plastic Surgery Department, Peking Union Medical College, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100032, China.
Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2011 Jul;27(4):250-3.
To investigate the feasibility and therapeutic effect of acellular cadaveric dermis (ACD)-assisted immediate breast reconstruction.
From Sep. 2009 to May 2010, 10 cases received ACD-assisted immediate breast reconstruction. During the operation, the ACD was used to cover inferior and lateral portion of the implants in 2 cases and expanders in 8 cases.
The patients were followed up for an average period of 4 months with satisfactory breast appearance. The complications included infection in 2 cases and dehiscence in 2 cases. But no implant or expander was taken out.
The ACD-assisted immediate breast reconstruction is a technically simple procedure with minimal morbidity. Satisfactory clinical outcome can be achieved with appropriate candidates.