Role of acellular dermal matrix allograft in minimal invasive coverage of deep burn wound with bone exposed--case report and histological evaluation

Int Wound J. 2006 Mar;3(1):51-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-4801.2006.00175.x.

Abstract

A sandwich graft was applied to the debrided cortical bone layer of the tibia in the case of a 72-year-old male patient with full-thickness necrotic burn injury. The combined graft consisted of a dermal template material and autologous split thickness skin graft. After application, the graft was found totally accepted and provided good functionality with acceptable appearance. Histopathologic evaluation revealed a complete take with revascularisation of the implant. Supporting lamellar bony trabecules were also seen in the deep dermal dermis representing a connection to the underlying bone. The use of the dermal matrix in deep burn exposing the bone provides a satisfactory functional result and good cosmetic appearance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Burns / pathology*
  • Burns / surgery*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Debridement / methods
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Male
  • Risk Assessment
  • Skin Transplantation / methods*
  • Skin, Artificial*
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing / physiology*