Dermal substitutes: an alternative for the reconstruction of large full-thickness defects in the plantar surface

Large defects in plantar surface secondary to acral melanoma excision can be difficult to repair with local flaps, and skin grafts in weight-bearing surfaces often suffer necrosis causing prolonged disability. Acellular dermal matrices represent an easy alternative to cover deep wounds or those with...

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Published in:	Anais brasileiros de dermatología Vol. 96; no. 6; pp. 717 - 720
Main Authors:	Rodríguez-Lomba, Enrique, Lozano-Masdemont, Belén, Sánchez-Herrero, Alejandro, Avilés-Izquierdo, Jose Antonio
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Spain Elsevier España, S.L.U 01-11-2021 Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
Subjects:	Acellular Dermis artificial Case Report DERMATOLOGY Humans Melanoma Melanoma - surgery Reconstructive Surgical Procedures Skin Skin Neoplasms - surgery Skin Transplantation Skin, artificial Surgical Flaps Acellular dermis Melanoma Skin, artificial artificial Skin
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Summary:	Large defects in plantar surface secondary to acral melanoma excision can be difficult to repair with local flaps, and skin grafts in weight-bearing surfaces often suffer necrosis causing prolonged disability. Acellular dermal matrices represent an easy alternative to cover deep wounds or those with bone or tendon exposure. Despite their high cost and the requirement of two surgical procedures, this alternative may offer excellent functional and aesthetic results in acral defects.
ISSN:	0365-0596 1806-4841 1806-4841
DOI:	10.1016/j.abd.2020.08.026