Efficacy of split-thickness skin graft combined with novel sheet-type reprocessed micronized acellular dermal matrix.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autologous split-thickness skin grafts (STSGs) remain the mainstay for treatment of large skin defects. Despite its many advantages, there exist critical disadvantages such as unfavorable scar and graft contracture. In addition, it cannot be used when structures such as tendons and bones are exposed. To overcome these limitations, acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is widely used with STSG. CGDerm Matrix^®, which was recently developed, is a novel reprocessed micronized ADM (RMADM). In this study, outcomes of the combined application of RMADM and STSG on full-thickness wounds were analyzed.

Methods

Forty-one patients with full-thickness skin defects due to trauma, scar contracture release, and diabetic foot ulcers, who underwent STSGs, from January 2021 to Ju

SUBMITTER: Hahn HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9555098 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature