Imaging of nipple-sparing mastectomy with acellular dermal matrix

Currently, the most used breast imaging tests are mammograms, ultrasound, and breast magnetic resonance. These methods are usually used to detect cancer early but with the development of modern oncologic and plastic surgery techniques, breast imaging can also guide surgical team in selection of patients for mastectomy. The use of acellular dermal matrices (ADM) in one-stage mastectomy can reduces the amount of tissue needed for breast reconstruction, provide better structural support compared to biological tissues, and can provide the same aesthetic results as two-stage reconstructive treatment, with psycho-physical advantage for patients who will face only one surgery, while maintaining the same re-risk of developing postoperative complications. Our review describes the role of imaging in pre and postoperative single-shot mastectomy with ADM.