Extracellular matrix prevents split-skin grafting in selected cases

J Wound Care. 2007 Nov;16(10):455-8. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2007.16.10.27913.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biological Dressings / adverse effects
  • Biological Dressings / standards*
  • Contraindications
  • Extracellular Matrix*
  • Female
  • Granulation Tissue
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Netherlands
  • Outpatient Clinics, Hospital
  • Skin Care / instrumentation
  • Skin Care / methods
  • Skin Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Time Factors
  • Wound Healing*
  • Wound Infection / etiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / etiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*