n. 1  The act or process of dividing. 2  Cell division. 3  The operation of determining how many times one quantity is contained in another; the inverse of multiplication.
Research is looking at implant reconstruction with a tissue expander using a dermal matrix product to cover the implant compared to using skin and muscle to cover the implant. The dermal matrix essentially forms a âslingâ that helps form a pocket and support the lower portion of the implant, holding it in position.
I have used both products for breast reconstruction with tissue expanders/implants after mastectomy. Alloderm is human derived acellular dermal graft and Strattice is a porcine derived dermal graft. Both products are made by LifeCell. I do not feel the word rejection applies to these products. These products are acellular therefore your body should not reject them. The term to use is incorporation..