This case series suggests porcine extracellular matrix powder may expedite granulation and enable reliable split-thickness skin grafting within 2 weeks in complex wounds, with favorable short-term outcomes.
This case series suggests porcine extracellular matrix powder may expedite granulation and enable reliable split-thickness skin grafting within 2 weeks in complex wounds, with favorable short-term outcomes.
Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Lexina R. Patel, BS; Kartik Garg, MD; Quinton L. Carr, BA; Mitchell Peake, MD; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Katherine C. Bergus, MD, MPH; Dana M. Schwartz, MD; Kelli N. Patterson, DO, MPH; Shruthi Srinivas, MD, MPH; Renata Fabia, MD, PhD; Rajan K. Thakkar, MD
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
A 63-year-old woman underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using tissue expanders, followed by successful expander-to-implant exchange with innovative lap pad sizers for precise implant sizing.
