NCIt definition : An allograft composed of sterile, decellularized regenerative dermal tissue matrix
with soft tissue reconstructive, regenerative and transplantation purposes. The acellular
dermal matrix (ADM) is composed of the dermal layer and extracellular matrix of human
or animal skin and in which the epidermal layer is removed, The ADM retains native
growth factors, collagen and elastin. The ADM supports tissue expanders or implants
for soft tissue reconstruction or to aid in wound healing, and allows for rapid cellular
proliferation and infiltration, integration of mesenchymal cells into the matrix and
re-vascularization. This facilitates surgical reconstruction and protects against
wound exposure and wound infection.;