Immediate implant-based breast reconstruction using the TIGR® Matrix mesh. (May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schrenk, Peter
• Is Part Of: Breast cancer management. Volume 5:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 53
• Page End: 59
• Publication Date: 2016-05
• Subjects: immediate implant-based breast reconstruction -- long-termabsorbable surgical matrix -- skin- and nipple-sparing mastectomy -- surgical mesh direct breast reconstruction -- TIGR Matrix mesh; Breast -- Cancer -- Periodicals; Breast -- Cancer -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.9944905
• DOI: 10.2217/bmt-2016-0003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-1923

Abstract

Background: Different types of acellular dermal, synthetic and biological matrices have been used in connection with immediate implant-based breast reconstruction.Patients & methods: A new long-term absorbable surgical matrix, TIGR® Matrix mesh was used in a total of 29 patients undergoing a total of 37 mastectomies and immediate reconstruction.Results: Early postoperative results showed no adverse reactions to the mesh and a good integration into the tissue.Conclusion: It may therefore constitute an alternative to acellular, dermal or other synthetic matrices currently available.