Immediate implant-based breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix after conservative mastectomy: can a more effective alternative be used in the near future?

Immediate implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR) is an oncologically accepted technique that permits to improve aesthetic outcomes and patient quality of life after conservative mastectomy; IBR provides positive effects on psychological health, body image, self-esteem and sexuality of breast cancer survivors and avoids further surgical procedures [ [1] Tasoulis M.K. Teoh V. Khan A. Montgomery C. Mohammed K. Gui G. Acellular dermal matrices as an adjunct to implant breast reconstruction: analysis of outcomes and complications. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2020; 46: 511-515 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (5) Google Scholar , [2] Cuomo R. Submuscular and pre-pectoral ADM assisted immediate breast reconstruction: a literature review. Medicina (Kaunas). 2020; 56: 256 Crossref Scopus (8) Google Scholar ].