Single-stage extremity reconstruction through the use of dermal matrices: the power of Integra^® bilayer wound matrix in the face of medical comorbidities, patient preference and non-compliance

Abstract

We report 4 cases of extremity reconstruction using Bilayer Wound Matrix with plan to perform two-stage procedures. Patient preference or non-compliance led to single-stage reconstruction with wound re-epithelialization. In this setting, dermal matrices may be used as single-stage stand alone wound reconstruction procedures, even in patients with comorbid conditions.

Keywords:

• Acellular dermal matrices
• patient compliance
• medical comorbidities
• patient populations
• wound reconstruction

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Disclosure statement

A.S. is a consultant of Integra LifeSciences Corporation P.T. is an employee of Integra LifeSciences Corporation.