Cost analysis of implant-based breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix

A comparative cost analysis of breast reconstruction using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) and traditional tissue expander-/implant-based techniques was carried out. Medicare reimbursement costs were calculated for tissue expander/implant alone (TE/I), TE/I with ADM (TE/I + ADM), and single-stage impl...

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Published in:	Annals of plastic surgery Vol. 69; no. 5; pp. 516 - 520
Main Authors:	de Blacam, Catherine, Momoh, Adeyiza O, Colakoglu, Salih, Slavin, Sumner A, Tobias, Adam M, Lee, Bernard T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-2012
Subjects:	Acellular Dermis - economics Breast Implantation - economics Breast Implantation - methods Breast Implants - economics Costs and Cost Analysis Female Humans Prospective Studies
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