Does the product being made from donor tissue increase the risk of infection after surgery?
Answer: Alloderm & Risk of Infection Anytime you have surgery, or implant a foreign substance into your body, there is always some potential risk for infection.You are correct in that Alloderm does come from donor tissue.However, with that being said, Alloderm is stripped of the epidermis and cells that could lead to tissue rejection and infection.The result is simply an acellular matrix that can work wonders in breast reconstruction surgery.In simpler terms, Alloderm is cadaver skin that has had all of the cells taken out of it, and only collagen remains.Alloderm is tested and screened by the FDA, as well as under strict temperature control to maximize the safety of the product.I have used Alloderm in many breast reconstruction cases and have had minimal number of complications or patient infections.
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Answer: Alloderm & Risk of Infection Anytime you have surgery, or implant a foreign substance into your body, there is always some potential risk for infection.You are correct in that Alloderm does come from donor tissue.However, with that being said, Alloderm is stripped of the epidermis and cells that could lead to tissue rejection and infection.The result is simply an acellular matrix that can work wonders in breast reconstruction surgery.In simpler terms, Alloderm is cadaver skin that has had all of the cells taken out of it, and only collagen remains.Alloderm is tested and screened by the FDA, as well as under strict temperature control to maximize the safety of the product.I have used Alloderm in many breast reconstruction cases and have had minimal number of complications or patient infections.
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August 12, 2011
Answer: Alloderm and infection
I have been using AlloDerm for breast reconstruction for many years and although it hasn't been clinically proven that there is an increased possibility of infection, some patients are concerned about it. I have had great results with using it. With any type of surgery, there is a risk of infection. Go over the pro's and con's of doing the surgery with or without the AlloGraft with your surgeon and allow them to assist you with making the decision.
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August 12, 2011
Answer: Alloderm and infection
I have been using AlloDerm for breast reconstruction for many years and although it hasn't been clinically proven that there is an increased possibility of infection, some patients are concerned about it. I have had great results with using it. With any type of surgery, there is a risk of infection. Go over the pro's and con's of doing the surgery with or without the AlloGraft with your surgeon and allow them to assist you with making the decision.
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November 25, 2010
Answer: Alloderm and Infection
I have been using AlloDerm and breast reconstruction surgery for the last 5 years. Clinically I haven't noticed an increase in postmastectomy reconstruction surgeries using AlloDerm and tissue expanders or implants. I think most of my colleagues agree that AlloDerm does not cause an increased rate of infection. It is a product that has really improved the overall results of postmastectomy reconstruction is using implant products. It also is very useful in both aesthetic and reconstructive breast revisional surgery.
One thing that will increase post mastectomy immediate reconstruction is the use of implants in a subglandular location. Not to mention the increased problems with capsular contracture and revisions.
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November 25, 2010
Answer: Alloderm and Infection
I have been using AlloDerm and breast reconstruction surgery for the last 5 years. Clinically I haven't noticed an increase in postmastectomy reconstruction surgeries using AlloDerm and tissue expanders or implants. I think most of my colleagues agree that AlloDerm does not cause an increased rate of infection. It is a product that has really improved the overall results of postmastectomy reconstruction is using implant products. It also is very useful in both aesthetic and reconstructive breast revisional surgery.
One thing that will increase post mastectomy immediate reconstruction is the use of implants in a subglandular location. Not to mention the increased problems with capsular contracture and revisions.
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November 18, 2010
Answer: Extremely minimal infection risk with alloderm
Alloderm is a unique product derived from donated skin with all of the cells removed, leaving the collagen matrix which serves as a template for your own tissue to regenerate. I have been using it for more than 10 years and have had a very good experience with it. Although it is not strictly sterile, there have been no reported instances of infection transmitted from the donor. There are other products that have been put through a sterilization process but they all damage the collagen matrix so they don't perform the same as alloderm in terms of the body's response to the graft.
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November 18, 2010
Answer: Extremely minimal infection risk with alloderm
Alloderm is a unique product derived from donated skin with all of the cells removed, leaving the collagen matrix which serves as a template for your own tissue to regenerate. I have been using it for more than 10 years and have had a very good experience with it. Although it is not strictly sterile, there have been no reported instances of infection transmitted from the donor. There are other products that have been put through a sterilization process but they all damage the collagen matrix so they don't perform the same as alloderm in terms of the body's response to the graft.
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October 17, 2010
Answer: Alloderm Safety
It is logical to be concerned regarding the risk of HIV, Hepatitis, or some other serious infection when Alloderm is implanted. The processing of this human-derived material destroys these pathogens. Essentially, there is no risk of transmissible illness. However, alloderm is not your own native tissue. Thus, though the risk is small, there is a slightly increased risk of infection following surgery with this substance. There are newer materials like alloderm (surgimend, surgisis, etc) that each have positives and negatives. They are all essentially dermal matrices (They all help your body to rebuild a layer of tissue). The best tissue is your own tissue. Following a mastectomy, however, much of your own tissue is lost. Sometimes a supplement is necessary. These materials are all deemed safe. I use them only when necessary. They add expense and surgical time to a procedure.
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October 17, 2010
Answer: Alloderm Safety
It is logical to be concerned regarding the risk of HIV, Hepatitis, or some other serious infection when Alloderm is implanted. The processing of this human-derived material destroys these pathogens. Essentially, there is no risk of transmissible illness. However, alloderm is not your own native tissue. Thus, though the risk is small, there is a slightly increased risk of infection following surgery with this substance. There are newer materials like alloderm (surgimend, surgisis, etc) that each have positives and negatives. They are all essentially dermal matrices (They all help your body to rebuild a layer of tissue). The best tissue is your own tissue. Following a mastectomy, however, much of your own tissue is lost. Sometimes a supplement is necessary. These materials are all deemed safe. I use them only when necessary. They add expense and surgical time to a procedure.
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