ArticleJournal of plastic and reconstructive surgery2026
The Application of Small Intestinal Submucosa-Extracellular Matrix to Fingertip Injuries.
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Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of small intestinal submucosa-extracellular matrix (SIS-ECM) in the conservative treatment of traumatic fingertip injuries without residual tissue. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 11 patients (12 fingers) treated with SIS-ECM between 2022 and 2024. No surgical reconstruction or skin grafting was performed. Wound size, exposed tissue, wound conditions, healing duration, scar quality, sensory recovery, and patient satisfaction were recorded. Scar formation was assessed using the Vancouver Scar Scale, and sensory outcomes were evaluated with the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test (S-W test). Results: All wounds achieved complete epithelialization, with a mean healing time of 42.8 days (range, 26-71). Small defects (≤1.5 cm Conclusions: SIS-ECM appears to be a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative to skin grafting or flap procedures for fingertip injuries up to approximately 3 cm
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