Extracellular matrix prevents split-skin grafting in selected cases.
Surgeons at a Dutch wound clinic close open wounds with split-skin grafts. Concerns about the risk of postoperative complications in some patients led them to find an alternative option. Use of an extracellular matrix dressing was effective.
Barendse-Hofmann
M G
MG
Department of Surgery, Rijnland Hospital Leiderdorp, the Netherlands. minkebarendse@yahoo.com
van Doorn
L P
LP
Oskam
J
J
Steenvoorde
P
P
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001684:Biological Dressings / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D000075202:Contraindications; D005109:Extracellular Matrix; D005260:Female; D006097:Granulation Tissue; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009426:Netherlands; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*