Evaluation of a novel breast reconstruction technique using the Braxon® acellular dermal matrix: a new muscle-sparing breast reconstruction

2014 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 493-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Berna ◽  
Simon J. Cawthorn ◽  
Guido Papaccio ◽  
Nicola Balestrieri
Breast Care ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghavan Vidya ◽  
Simon J. Cawthorn

Background: We report our early experience of a novel muscle-sparing breast (prepectoral) reconstruction technique using a pre-shaped Braxon® mesh (acellular dermal matrix) which completely wraps around the breast implant. Methods: All patients who underwent prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction between April 2014 and September 2015 were included in the analysis. The dermal matrix Braxon® used is a pre-shaped matrix which forms a complete implant mesh wrap. The new breast created is placed over the chest wall without disturbing the pectoralis musculature. Results: A total of 51 (42 unilateral and 9 bilateral) muscle-sparing breast reconstructions were carried out. Complications included implant loss (n = 1; 1.7%) secondary to wound infection, seroma (n = 4; 6.7%), and superficial wound dehiscence (n = 1; 1.7%) which was re-sutured without further complication. The median follow-up period was 16.4 (range 8-25) months. Conclusion: The early experience appears highly satisfactory with good clinical outcome. The novel prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction using the mesh wrap provides an effective alternative to the more traditional submuscular implant-based technique.


2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 353-358
Author(s):  
Smita Ramanadham ◽  
Chrisovalantis Lakhiani ◽  
Menyoli Malafa ◽  
Michael Lee ◽  
Angela Cheng ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 3430
Author(s):  
Jeongshin An ◽  
Hyungju Kwon ◽  
Woosung Lim ◽  
Byung-In Moon ◽  
Nam Sun Paik

Breast reconstruction during breast-conserving surgery (BCS) can improve the breast shape. This study introduces breast reconstruction in BCS with two types of acellular dermal matrix (ADM). The study included 134 patients who underwent BCS due to breast cancer from February 2018 to May 2021. This study was conducted by one surgeon, and is the result of a three-year study. The patient group who underwent BCS using ADM was mainly targeted at patients with minor to severe defects after the operation. The average age of the patients was 51.8 years, and the body mass index (BMI) was 23.8 kg/m. The specimen weight was 30–120 g. The average surgical time, including reconstruction, was 100.4 min, combined with reconstruction. There were minor complications in six patients. The advantage of using ADM is that it can quickly correct the shape of the breast after conventional BCS surgery. Pellet-type ADM, rather than sheet-type, can create a breast shape similar to that before surgery. Breast reconstruction using ADM can be an easy and convenient method for making a better shape from BCS.


2013 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 464-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Ganske ◽  
Kapil Verma ◽  
Heather Rosen ◽  
Elof Eriksson ◽  
Yoon S. Chun

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. e38
Author(s):  
Kirti Katherine Kabeer ◽  
Mihir Chandarana ◽  
Maria Prayle ◽  
Sadaf Jafferbhoy ◽  
Sekhar Marla ◽  
...  

2013 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard S. Gaster ◽  
Aaron J. Berger ◽  
Stefanie D. Monica ◽  
Robert T. Sweeney ◽  
Ryan Endress ◽  
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