Open AccessIndications and Limitations of Bilayer Wound Matrix–Based Lower Extremity Reconstruction: A Multidisciplinary Case-Control Study of 191 Wounds
Author(s) -
Sameer Shakir,
Charles A. Messa,
Robyn B. Broach,
Irfan A. Rhemtulla,
Brett C. Chatman,
Albert M. D’Angelantonio,
L. Scott Levin,
Stephen J. Kovach,
Joseph M. Serletti,
John P. Fischer
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
plastic and reconstructive surgery/psef cd journals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.841
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1076-5751
pISSN - 0032-1052
DOI - 10.1097/prs.0000000000006609
Subject(s) - medicine , multidisciplinary approach , surgery , bilayer , membrane , social science , sociology , biology , genetics
Little is known about the efficacy of newer skin substitute scaffolds to reconstruct complex lower extremity wounds. The investigators present a multihospital experience of reconstructive surgeons utilizing collagen-GAG bilayer wound matrix in lower extremity soft-tissue reconstruction with the goals to (1) characterize a suitable patient population, (2) categorize failures to optimize patient selection, and (3) determine wound factors affecting success.