Early Complications in Prepectoral Breast Reconstructions with and without Acellular Dermal Matrix: A Preliminary Analysis of Outcomes.

Background: Prepectoral tissue expander (TE) placement for two-stage postmastectomy reconstruction is usually performed in conjunction with insertion of acellular dermal matrix (ADM). However, the effects of ADM use on TE loss or other early complications remain unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare early postoperative complications in patients who underwent prepectoral breast implant reconstruction with or without ADM use.

Textured versus Smooth Tissue Expanders: A Comparison of Complications in 3526 Breast Reconstructions.

Background: Increased understanding of breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma has led to a shift away from textured breast devices. A few small studies have compared the complication rates of textured and smooth tissue expanders (TEs). The aim of this study was to compare complication profiles in patients undergoing two-stage postmastectomy breast reconstruction with either textured or smooth TEs.

Minimum 2-Year Clinical Outcomes of Medial Meniscus Root Tears in Relation to Coronal Alignment.

Background: The effect of coronal plane alignment on the outcomes of repairs of the medial meniscus root remains unclear.

Hypothesis: Increased preoperative varus alignment is associated with higher failure rates and lower patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after isolated repair of the medial meniscus root.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.