De novo experience of resorbable woven mesh in immediate breast reconstruction post-mastectomy

Background Implant based reconstruction (IBR) is the most common form of breastreconstruction. IBR has advantages; uncomplicated surgery, no donor site and goodaesthetic outcome. However, disadvantages include infection with implant loss andphysical limitation to the size of breast which can be used. The use of surgical matricesto increase the size of implants used has gained in popularity, however concernsregarding increased complication rates exists. Here we describe our initial experienceusing a resorbable mesh in post mastectomy patients.