Our patient s commonly ask to know what is the single "THE BEST" alternative. Sometimes the answer is rather easy - Most of the time, when there are many solutions - each of which could be applied, depending on the woman's circumstances, wishes and the surgeon's preferences and experience -... more
Alloderm for breast reconstruction?
This is being tauted widely as the best breast reconstruction procedure out there for women to get through this terrifying and tramatic experience.
Unfortunately, many doctors do NOT know how to do this procedure yet, hence it is not widely available leaving patients to not be able to have it as an option insurance-wise. I have never heard anyone say anything about Alloderm not being sterile and not wanting to put it near an implant. Can you please elaborate?
4 answers to “Alloderm for breast reconstruction?”
A: Alloderm is a bit new here
Hello, Alloderm is very simply "natural" padding used in breast reconstruction cases with implants and expanders. It can reduce the tendency for implant reconstructions to look less natural. Surgeons disagree on its usefulness but is quite easy to place. I consider it in thin patients who do not... more
A: AlloDerm in Breast Reconstruction
I think AlloDerm has dramatically improved results in breast reconstruction. Using AlloDerm with a silicone implant, very naturally-appearing reconstructed breasts can be achieved. I personally have not seen any increase in infection rates with the use of AlloDerm.
A: Sterility concerns for Alloderm used for Breast Cancer Reconstruction?
A "viable" living cadaveric dermal graft, which is what Alloderm is cannot strictly speaking be "sterilized", without changing its characteristics, which make it so desirable for breast reconstruction. I have offered breast cancer patients the choice of utilizing Alloderm in the... more
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