ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2018
A case of Dupuytren's disease managed with viable cryopreserved placental membrane adjunct to open palmar fasciectomy.
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- Management of a chronic radiation necrosis wound with lyopreserved placental membrane containing viable cells.Clinical case reports · 2019Article
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Abstract
Dupuytren's disease (DD) is a rare connective tissue disorder resulting in progressive fibrosis and thickening of the palmar fascia, and contracture of the fingers due to excessive collagen deposition. Staged surgical interventions are reserved for severe cases, yet worsening of fibrosis and contracture of fingers post-surgery, has been reported to have a recurrence rate as high as 85%. Here, the authors report on use of viable cryopreserved placental membrane (vCPM) allograft as an adjunct to open fasciectomy. In a patient with debilitating bilateral DD contractures of >20 years duration, this novel approach resulted in a 34.8% range of motion (ROM) improvement and ability to fully extend all digits of the right hand. No adverse events were recorded. At 1 year post-surgery, the patient has no decrease in ROM. Results indicate that vCPM incorporation in open fasciectomy may provide benefit in reducing contracture recurrence in DD patients.
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