Oral Presentation New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting

Complications rates related to Acellular Dermal Matrix used in breast reconstruction (418)

Olivia Hill 1
  1. Christchurch Regional Plastics Unit, Christchurch, New Zealand

Introduction

The use of acellular dermal matrices (ADM) in reconstructive breast surgery is increasing.

 

Aim

The aim was determine the complication rates of implant breast reconstruction using ADM.

 

Method

Data on 20 consecutive implant and ADM reconstructions were collected from a single unit over an 18month period.

 

Discussion

ADM aided implant based reconstruction is increasingly becoming popular amongst both patients and surgeons. There are numerous ADMs available to be used in the market, every manufacturer claiming their superiority. We present our use of Strattice ADM and its complication rate of 10%.