Table 4.
ADM versus non-ADM comparative infection rates
| Type of reconstruction | Studies, (n) | Patient, (n) | Recon, (n) | Infection (P) | Infection (R) | Infection rate (P) | Infection rate (R) | Infection rate range (P) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADM | 24 | 2148 | 3189 | 249 | 250 | 11.59% | 7.84% | 0%–31.25% |
| Non-ADM | 12 | 3357 | 4791 | 159 | 159 | 4.74% | 3.32% | 1.88%–39.68% |
| Total | 24 | 5505 | 7980 | 408 | 409 | 7.41% | 5.13% | 0%–35.16% |
ADM indicates acellular dermal matrix; n, number; P, patient; R or Recon, reconstruction.