International Journal of Surgical Oncology (Jan 2019)

Postsurgical Ultrasound Evaluation of Patients with Prosthesis in Acellular Dermal Matrix: Results from Monocentric Experience

  • Laura Ballesio,
  • Alice Casinelli,
  • Silvia Gigli,
  • Cristiana Boldrini,
  • Giuseppe Di Taranto,
  • Antonio Albano,
  • Maria Giuseppina Onesti

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/7437324
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2019

Abstract

Read online

Mastectomy and breast prosthetic reconstruction is the most common surgical treatment for women diagnosed with breast cancer. In the last few years, breast prosthetic augmentation in acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has been introduced. The aim of this study is to present our single-center experience in evaluating the outcome of patients who underwent breast reconstruction in ADM, using ultrasound (US) examination. US follow-up allows evaluating both normal postoperative findings and changes and potential local complications, demonstrating that ADM is a safe option for women candidates for mastectomy.