Application of acellular allograft dermal matrix in breast implants for secondary breast deformity post polyacrylamide hydrogel removal / 中国医学科学院学报

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the safety and efficiency of acellular dermal matrix combined with implant in correcting the secondary deformity post polyacrylamide hydrogel removal.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A retrospective study enrolling 23 female patients (42 breasts) who received breast deformity correction from June 2008 to June 2012 with acellular dermal matrix and implant were performed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>One patient suffered bilateral seroma and 1 patient suffered infection in one side. None of the implants were removed. Patients were followed up for (15.0±11.7) months (range: 3-36 months), and the results were satisfactory.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acelluar dermal matrix and implant can be safely used simultaneously in correcting the secondary breast deformity post polyacrylamide hydrogel removal.</p>