Alloderm, Neoform or Flex HD are dermal grafts obtained from deceased human donors, which can be used for immediate mastectomy reconstruction as a "sling" to cover the lower outer quadrant of the reconstructed breast, thereby redefining the base and outer limits of the breast. It fuses with the... more
How is Alloderm used during breast reconstruction?
How do medical products like Alloderm aid in breast reconstruction procedures?
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A: Alloderm during Breast Reconstruction
Alloderm or other "acellular dermis" products have significantly improved my breast reconstruction results when using tissue expanders and implants. The Alloderm is placed at the time of the expander placement. Suturing it to the lower border of the pectoralis chest muscle and the chest wall has... more
A: For coverage of the implant or expander
For implant or tissue expander immediate breast reconstruction the Alloderm, or I use Neoform, is used to cover the lower part of the expander or implant. Typically the pectoralis or chest wall muscle is divided at its inferior and inferomedial parts. The Alloderm or Neoform is then sutured to the... more
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