Strategies for extremity reconstruction with exposed bones and tendons using acellular dermal matrices: concept of sequential vascularization

Abstract We report 3 cases of patients treated with Bilayer Wound Matrix over exposed structures. In all patients, dermal matrices revascularization occurred sequentially over the course of 6–12 weeks, leading to successful wound closure. Acellular dermal matrices allow more difficult areas with poor vascularity to be covered from the ‘inside-out’.

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