Postsurgical Ultrasound Evaluation of Patients with Prosthesis in Acellular Dermal Matrix: Results from Monocentric Experience

Int J Surg Oncol. 2019 Jun 16:2019:7437324. doi: 10.1155/2019/7437324. eCollection 2019.

Abstract

Mastectomy and breast prosthetic reconstruction is the most common surgical treatment for women diagnosed with breast cancer. In the last few years, breast prosthetic augmentation in acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has been introduced. The aim of this study is to present our single-center experience in evaluating the outcome of patients who underwent breast reconstruction in ADM, using ultrasound (US) examination. US follow-up allows evaluating both normal postoperative findings and changes and potential local complications, demonstrating that ADM is a safe option for women candidates for mastectomy.

MeSH terms

  • Acellular Dermis*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Implantation / methods
  • Breast Implants*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Mastectomy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography