Biological and synthetic mesh assisted breast reconstruction procedures: Joint guidelines from the Association of Breast Surgery and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Issue 11 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whisker, Lisa; Barber, Matthew; Egbeare, Donna; Gandhi, Ashu; Gilmour, Adam; Harvey, James; Martin, Lee; Tillett, Rachel; Potter, Shelley
• Is Part Of: European journal of surgical oncology. Volume 47:Issue 11(2021)
• Page Start: 2807
• Page End: 2813
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: Mesh -- Biological -- Synthetic -- Breast reconstruction -- ADM -- Guideline; Oncology -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Medical Oncology -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- surgery -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Cancérologie -- Périodiques; Oncologie; Chirurgie (geneeskunde); Electronic journals; Electronic journals -- Sciences; Electronic journals -- Medicine; Electronic journals; 616.994059005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.05.036
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-7983

Abstract

Abstract: These guidelines have been produced with the involvement of the Association of Breast Surgery and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Recommendations have been derived after a review of published data regarding the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM), biological and synthetic mesh in breast reconstruction. The guidelines represent a consensus opinion on the optimal management of patients having biological or synthetic mesh assisted breast reconstruction informed by peer-review publications. The Guidelines should be used to inform clinical decision making. Ultimately, members of the MDT remain responsible for the treatment of patients under their care.