ArticleArchives of plastic surgery2026
Early Experience with Synthetic Monofilament Polydioxanone Mesh in Primary Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity Matched Analysis.
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Abstract
Background: Polydioxanone (PDS) mesh is an emerging technology for prosthetic breast reconstruction. However, there is a paucity of data on its safety and efficacy in primary breast reconstruction. Methods: Demographic and outcomes measures from consecutive, immediate prosthetic breast reconstructions using PDS or acellular dermal matrix (ADM) from a single surgeon were evaluated on a Results: A total of 796 breast reconstructions were identified, and propensity matching yielded 192 ADM and 48 PDS mesh reconstructions. There was no significant difference with respect to age, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status, smoking history, diabetes, mastectomy indication, radiation, chemotherapy, expander plane, and mastectomy type between propensity matched cohorts. Body mass index (BMI) varied by 2.1 points (ADM: 25.8 vs. PDS: 23.7, Conclusion: PDS mesh is an alternative to ADM in primary prosthetic breast reconstruction. Rates of complication-including infection, seroma, and explantation-suggest an acceptable safety profile relative to ADM.
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