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ArticleBMC surgery2023

Acellular dermal matrix for one-stage treatment of lower extremity full-thickness skin defect: a case series.

Gongchi Li, Qian Shen, Pan Zhou, Hanlin Liu, Jianghai Chen

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Gongchi LiDepartment of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
Qian ShenSchool of Foreign Studies of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, China.
Pan ZhouDepartment of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
Hanlin LiuDepartment of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
Jianghai ChenDepartment of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China. chenjianghai@hust.edu.cn.

Funding

Chronic Wound & Diabetes Medical Clinical Research Center Foundation of Hubei provincial China 2018BCC340Hubei Province key research and development program 2020BCB029National Natural Science Foundation of China 81801922
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Abstract

backgroundSelf-repair of lower limb wounds has always been one of the research hotspots. Flaps and skin graft are the preferred treatment for lower extremity wound reconstruction. However, these treatments have many disadvantages, such as secondary damage, poor healing quality. In recent years, the use of acellular dermal matrix has emerged as an alternative treatment option for extremity ulcers.

methodsThis study aimed to explore whether acellular dermal matrix can be used as a single treatment to promote wound healing. 7 patients with lower extremities cutaneous deficiency exposing bone or tendon, were covered by Pelnac, which was an acellular dermal matrix product approved by China Food and Drug Administration. All the wound was treated by Pelnac without flaps and skin graft. The external dressing was changed every 10 days.

resultsAfter a maximum of 20 weeks, all the wounds were completely healed. During the 12 months follow-up period none of the patients developed skin wear on the treatment area. All patients maintained their postoperative ambulatory ability. All patients were satisfied with the appearance and feeling after wound healing.

conclusionThese findings may mean acellular dermal matrix is a novel method offering opportunity for treatment of lower extremities cutaneous deficiency exposing bone or tendon. It also has the potential to close wounds of all uninfected, non-ischemic, full-thickness cutaneous deficiency.

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Acellular DermisHumansLower ExtremitySkin TransplantationSurgical FlapsWound HealingAcellular dermal matrixOne-stage repairWound regeneration

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PMID36694180
PMCPMC9872302

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