Open AccessManagement of a complex scalp defect with cryopreserved placental membrane containing viable cells resulted in rapid wound closure
Author(s) -
Fife Tim A.,
Thote Tanushree,
Saunders Molly C.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2792
Subject(s) - medicine , scalp , surgery , cryopreservation , wound closure , wound healing , embryo , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
Reconstructive methods are most commonly used to treat scalp defects. However, patients with complex defects are often not good candidates for surgical procedures due to the severity of the wound, advanced patient age, and multiple comorbidities. In these instances, alternative nonsurgical advanced therapies should be considered.