ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2022
Reconstruction of a Near-total Scalp Avulsion with NovoSorb Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix: Pediatric Case Report.
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- Pediatric Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Dog Bite Scalp Avulsion with a Combination of Acellular and Matrix Products: A Case Report.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- NovoSorb® Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix: a novel approach for treatment of extremity avulsion injuries in children.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024Article
- Outcomes of Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix for Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Hand and Extremities.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
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Abstract
Traumatic dog bites of the face and head are common among the pediatric population, although injuries resulting in total or subtotal scalp avulsions are rare and life-threatening. Standard treatment in these cases includes attempts at replantation or free tissue transfer; however, these procedures may not always be possible. An alternative treatment option involves the use of dermal substitutes, such as Integra (Integra LifeScience Corporation), with subsequent skin grafting. More recently, an alternative skin substitute called NovoSorb Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix (BTM) (PolyNovo North America LLC) has displayed favorable reconstructive outcomes in recent burn literature. NovoSorb BTM is a novel, fully synthetic bilayer scaffold made of biodegradable polyurethane matrix covered with a sealing membrane. In this report, the authors describe a 3-year-old boy who presented emergently with a severe dog bite avulsion to the subpericranial level of approximately 80% of his scalp, which was not replantable. The surgical plan involved a staged reconstruction using Integra and later skin grafting. Purulent infection ensued and required removal of Integra less than 2 weeks from application. Upon clearing of the infection, the wound was successfully closed with BTM and subsequent skin grafting. With proper wound management and over 6 months of follow-up, the patient experienced excellent healing of the graft with stable calvarial coverage and an acceptable aesthetic outcome. He will undergo tissue expansion of the remaining hair-bearing scalp in the future.
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