Congenital aplasia cutis: nonsurgical treatment with a synthetic skin substitute.
A case is presented of a newborn with a large abdominal wall defect of aplasia cutis conservatively treated with a new skin substitute (Omiderm). Omiderm is a thin, transparent membrane that is relatively inelastic when dry and capable of absorbing water. This provides an optimal environment for wound healing by preventing microbial invasion. It is simple to apply and easily removed, and it adheres without glue or staples. It is transparent, permitting direct vision of the defect. By enhancing the epithelialization process, shorter hospitalization is required. The large area of aplasia cutis healed completely under the Omiderm within 6 weeks.
Herman
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rokach Hospital, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Weiss
J
J
Muhlbauer
B
B
Shafir
R
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D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities*; D001187:Artificial Organs; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012867:Skin
D011140:Polyurethanes; C045685:omiderm