A novel use of growth factors, CD34 positive cells, and fibrin for fingertip injury: Description of a case | Zendy

Francesco Romano | Zendy; Barbara A Rizzo | Zendy; Luigi Sacco | Zendy; Antonio Russo | Zendy; Maria Teresa Paparo | Zendy; Francesco Maria Paolino | Zendy; Andrea Dominijanni | Zendy; Roberta Stefanelli | Zendy; Stephen R. Southworth | Zendy; Raffaele Serra | Zendy; Luca Gallelli | Zendy

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A novel use of growth factors, CD34 positive cells, and fibrin for fingertip injury: Description of a case

Author(s) -

Francesco Romano,

Barbara A Rizzo,

Luigi Sacco,

Antonio Russo,

Maria Teresa Paparo,

Francesco Maria Paolino,

Andrea Dominijanni,

Roberta Stefanelli,

Stephen R. Southworth,

Raffaele Serra,

Luca Gallelli

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

journal of dermatology and dermatologic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2352-2429

pISSN - 2352-2410

DOI - 10.1016/j.jdds.2015.09.002

Subject(s) - fibrin , soft tissue , surgery , skin grafting , dorsum , medicine , index finger , soft tissue injury , cd34 , anatomy , biology , stem cell , microbiology and biotechnology , immunology

Traumatic soft tissue injuries of the finger represent a frequent hand injury challenging hand surgeons. We report a case involving a 30-year-old man with a dorsal index finger soft tissue wound failing conservative treatment. The novel use of applied fibrin membranes and concentrated growth factors yielded complete resolution of the injury in 6months without need for skin grafting

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