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Accelerated healing of complex open pilonidal wounds using MatriStem extracellular matrix xenograft: nine cases

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Complex open pilonidal wounds represent a challenging wound healing problem. Nine cases of complex open pilonidal wounds are described. Each of them was treated at the time of primary wide excision with placement of xenograft extracellular matrix material derived from urinary bladder (MatriStem, ACell Corporation). The patients left the xenograft material and dressings intact and returned to our clinic at weekly intervals for inspection of the wounds. All of the cases of complex open pilonidal wounds healed without infection and without requiring re-operation. The average time to healing in this series was 7 weeks. Treatment of complex open pilonidal wounds with MatriStem extracellular matrix derived from urinary bladder in this fashion results in favorable wound healing of complex open pilonidal wounds.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjt025

Authors: K. C. Sasse, J. Brandt, D. C. Lim, E. Ackerman

Institution: University of Nevada, Reno

Language: English

Topic: Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000