Incidence of Seromas and Infections Using Fenestrated versus Nonfenestrated Acellular Dermal Matrix in Breast Reconstructions.

Background: Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) provide clinical benefits in breast reconstruction but have been associated with increased postoperative complications, most frequently seromas. Fenestration of the ADM before insertion into the reconstructed breast may reduce the incidence of postoperative complications. In this retrospective analysis, postoperative complications were assessed after breast reconstruction with or without fenestrated ADMs.

The aesthetic mastectomy utilizing a non-nipple-sparing portal approach.

The Box-To-X incision and closure is a novel technique for a skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate prosthetic reconstruction. The Box-To-X portal creates a 27% larger access for dissection as compared with a standard periareolar incision, while containing the entire scar within the limits of the original areola. Following nipple-areolar reconstruction and tattooing, a virtually scarless mastectomy results.