Evaluation of a porcine dermal collagen (permacol) implant for abdominal wall reconstruction in a pediatric multitrauma patient.
The presence of a contaminated surgical field in abdominal wall defects caused by trauma presents a challenge for surgeons. Both primary suture and synthetic meshes are strongly discouraged as surgical treatments in such cases. We describe the use of a porcine dermal collagen (Permacol) implant in an eight-year-old patient with multiple injuries. Three months after discharge, the child remains well with good cosmetic results. He is free of pain and has returned to full activity levels with complete wound closure and without any evidence of residual hernia. In conclusion, our experience indicates that the use of Permacol can be considered an efficient technique for reconstructing an infected abdominal wall defect of a pediatric multitrauma patient.
Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Barzilai Medical Center, Hahistadrout Street 2, 78278 Ashkelon, Israel.
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Melnik
Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Barzilai Medical Center, Hahistadrout Street 2, 78278 Ashkelon, Israel.
Youri
Y
Mnouskin
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Barzilai Medical Center, Hahistadrout Street 2, 78278 Ashkelon, Israel.
Edna
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Verdiger Kurzbart
Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Barzilai Medical Center, Hahistadrout Street 2, 78278 Ashkelon, Israel.
Boris
B
Yoffe