Acellular dermal matrices in reconstructive surgery; history, current implications and future perspectives for surgeons

Figure 1 The flowchart summarizes the techniques commonly used in the process of obtaining acellular dermal matrix from a variety of tissues. ECM: Extracellular matrix.

Figure 2 Two case examples for acellular dermal matrix-assisted breast surgery. Left represents breast one stage reconstruction after nipple sparing mastectomy. Right is for a revisional implant exchange and mastopexy. Fenestrated acellular dermal matrix is preferred for both cases.