A Comparison of Two Cadaveric Acellular Dermal Matrices for Immediate Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Randomized Trial

AlloDerm RTU® and AlloMaxTM are two acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) used in implant based breast reconstruction. In this study, we examined whether different processing methods for the ADMs lead to a disparity in histologic, clinical, and financial outcomes after breast reconstruction. Thirty patients were randomized into AlloMax or AlloDerm arms (n=15, each). ADM was placed at the time of immediate reconstruction. Patients were evaluated for complications on post-operative days 7, 14, and 30. During implant exchange, ADM biopsies were taken and compared histologically for vascular and cellular infiltration.

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