Technical Results and Complication Rates after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction using Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix for Implant Coverage

Einleitung/Zielsetzung: To evaluate the feasibility and complication rates of nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM) and direct-to-implant breast reconstruction using a porcine acellular dermal matrix (ADM) for implant coverage. Material & Methoden: NSM and direct-to-implant breast reconstruction using a porcine ADM for implant coverage was performed in a consecutive series of 110 breasts in 78 patients. Technical results, complications, and cosmetic results were collected from patient records. Ergebnisse: Short-term complications within one month comprised minor complications as minimal nipple necrosis in 10.9%, and…