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ReviewFrontiers in transplantation2023

Acellular dermal matrix in reconstructive surgery: Applications, benefits, and cost.

Fatemeh Mohammadyari, Sadaf Parvin, Mohsen Khorvash, Amirhasan Amini, Amirhossein Behzadi, Reyhaneh HajEbrahimi, Fatemeh Kasaei, Sepehr Olangian-Tehrani

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Review in Frontiers in transplantation, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.

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8 authors.

Fatemeh MohammadyariSchool of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Sadaf ParvinSchool of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohsen KhorvashSchool of Medicine, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Amirhasan AminiSchool of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
Amirhossein BehzadiSchool of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Reyhaneh HajEbrahimiSchool of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Fatemeh KasaeiSchool of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Sepehr Olangian-TehraniSchool of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Modern tissue engineering has made substantial advancements that have revolutionized plastic surgery. Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is an example that has gained considerable attention recently. ADM can be made from humans, bovines, or porcine tissues. ADM acts as a scaffold that incorporates into the recipient tissue. It is gradually infiltrated by fibroblasts and vascularized. Fortunately, many techniques have been used to remove cellular and antigenic components from ADM to minimize immune system rejection. ADM is made of collagen, fibronectin, elastin, laminin, glycosaminoglycans, and hyaluronic acid. It is used in critical wounds (e.g., diabetic wounds) to protect soft tissue and accelerate wound healing. It is also used in implant-based breast reconstruction surgery to improve aesthetic outcomes and reduce capsule contracture risk. ADM has also gained attention in abdominal and chest wall defects. Some studies have shown that ADM is associated with less erosion and infection in abdominal hernias than synthetic meshes. However, its higher cost prevents it from being commonly used in hernia repair. Also, using ADM in tendon repair (e.g., Achilles tendon) has been associated with increased stability and reduced rejection rate. Despite its advantages, ADM might result in complications such as hematoma, seroma, necrosis, and infection. Moreover, ADM is expensive, making it an unsuitable option for many patients. Finally, the literature on ADM is insufficient, and more research on the results of ADM usage in surgeries is needed. This article aims to review the literature regarding the application, Benefits, and costs of ADM in reconstructive surgery.

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acellular dermal matrixADMplastic surgerytissue engineeringwound healing

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PMCPMC11235262

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