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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2026

Application of Multilayer Dermal Regeneration Templates in Fingertip and Nail Bed Reconstruction: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

Tai-Cheng Kuo, Chia-Yu Wang, Yi-Chun Wu, Yu-Ting Wei, Li-Chieh Chang, Jung-Hsuan Chang, Fu-Yu Wang, Shun-Cheng Chang

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Tai-Cheng KuoFrom the Department of Medical Education, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Chia-Yu WangSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yi-Chun WuDivision of Plastic Surgery, Integrated Burn & Wound Care Center, Department of Surgery, Shuang-Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Yu-Ting WeiFrom the Department of Medical Education, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Li-Chieh ChangSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Jung-Hsuan ChangDivision of Plastic Surgery, Integrated Burn & Wound Care Center, Department of Surgery, Shuang-Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Fu-Yu WangIntensive Care Unit, Cabrini Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Shun-Cheng ChangDivision of Plastic Surgery, Integrated Burn & Wound Care Center, Department of Surgery, Shuang-Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.

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Background: Fingertip and nail bed injuries present a clinical challenge, requiring restoration of sensory, functional, and cosmetic integrity without donor-site morbidity. Multilayer dermal regeneration templates (DRTs), including Integra and Terudermis, offer a promising alternative to traditional flap techniques. Methods: This retrospective comparative study included 30 patients with Allen type I-III fingertip injuries treated at a tertiary medical center in Taiwan between January 2020 and December 2022. Reconstructions utilized Integra (n = 12) or Terudermis (n = 18). At 6 months, outcomes were assessed for wound-healing efficacy, cosmetic appearance, sensory recovery, functional restoration, and patient satisfaction. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney Results: Both Integra and Terudermis achieved comparable outcomes ( Conclusions: Multilayer DRTs are effective for fingertip and nail bed reconstruction, offering comparable healing efficiency, reliable sensory and functional recovery, and favorable cosmetic and patient-reported outcomes. Integra and Terudermis demonstrated comparable outcomes, supporting their use as viable, donor-site-free options in fingertip reconstruction.

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