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Pediatric Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Dog Bite Scalp Avulsion with a Combination of Acellular and Matrix Products: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The reconstruction of large full-thickness scalp injuries represents a great challenge in pediatric plastic surgery. Epidermal-dermal substitutes come to the rescue when traditional surgical strategies are not suitable. Recently, the new Integra MicroMatrix UBM particulate has arisen on the market. This is an extracellular matrix derived from the porcine urinary bladder matrix (UBM) in which the particulate structure provides close contact to the wound bed. We present the concomitant application of Integra DRT and MicroMatrix for the reconstruction of a full-thickness subtotal scalp defect in a child mauled by a dog.

Source: Medicina

DOI: 10.3390/medicina60111838

Authors: Francesca Grussu, Guido Ciprandi, Federico Lo Torto, Diego Ribuffo, Mario Zama

Institutions: Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome

Language: English

Topic: Wound Healing and Treatments

Subfield: Rehabilitation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,046