Lifecell produces 2 main products - ALLODERM and STRATTICE. Alloderm is made from human skin while Strattice comes from pig skin. In both all the cells are removed from the skin leaving behind the collagen framework only. When implanted, it allows in growth of the patient's cells and blood vessels which then... more
What is Alloderm?
my research of Mastectomy shows that some surgeons used Alloderm. Wondering what it is and how it helps the Mastectomy recovery
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A: What is Alloderm?
Alloderm is a collagen matrix that is acellular in nature. That is to say, it is cadaver skin that has had all the cells taken out of it, and just leaves the collagen behind. It is like having a shell of a building there, without all the walls, furniture, and people living inside. This makes it easy for... more
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