Coverage of Deep Cutaneous Wounds Using Dermal Template in Combination with Negative-pressure Therapy and Subsequent Skin Graft

Background: We consider the use of dermal matrix associated with a skin graft to cover deep wounds in the extremities when tendon and bone are exposed. The objective of this article was to evaluate the efficacy of covering acute deep wounds through the use of a dermal regeneration template (Integra)...

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Main Authors: Dimas A. Milcheski, PhD, Alexandre A. Chang, MD, Rodolfo C. Lobato, MD, Hugo A. Nakamoto, PhD, Paulo Tuma, Jr, PhD, Marcus C. Ferreira, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2014-06-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2014/06000/Article.3.aspx