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Bengur FB, Komatsu C, Loder S, Humar P, Villalvazo Y, Nawash B, Schilling BK, Solari MG. A Model to Study Wound Healing Over Exposed Avascular Structures in Rodents With a 3D-Printed Wound Frame. Ann Plast Surg 2024; 92:327-334. [PMID: 38394271 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Soft tissue defects with exposed avascular structures require reconstruction with well-vascularized tissues. Extensive research is ongoing to explore tissue engineered products that provide durable coverage. However, there is a lack of controlled and affordable testbeds in the preclinical setting to reflect this challenging clinical scenario. We aimed to address this gap in the literature and develop a feasible and easily reproducible model in rodents that reflects an avascular structure in the wound bed. METHODS We created 20 × 20 mm full thickness wounds on the dorsal skin of Lewis rats and secured 0.5-mm-thick silicone sheets of varying sizes to the wound bed. A 3D-printed wound frame was designed to isolate the wound environment. Skin graft and free flap survival along with exposure of the underlying silicone was assessed. Rats were followed for 4 weeks with weekly dressing changes and photography. Samples were retrieved at the endpoint for tissue viability and histologic analysis. RESULTS The total wound surface area was constant throughout the duration of the experiment in all groups and the wound frames were well tolerated. The portion of the skin graft without underlying silicone demonstrated integration with the underlying fascia and a histologically intact epidermis. Gradual necrosis of the portion of the skin graft overlying the silicone sheet was observed with varying sizes of the silicone sheet. When the size of the silicone sheet was reduced from 50% of the wound surface area, the portion surviving over the silicone sheet increased at the 4-week timepoint. The free flap provided complete coverage over the silicone sheet. CONCLUSION We developed a novel model of rodent wound healing to maintain the same wound size and isolate the wound environment for up to 4 weeks. This model is clinically relevant to a complex wound with an avascular structure in the wound bed. Skin grafts failed to completely cover increasing sizes of the avascular structure, whereas the free flap was able to provide viable coverage. This cost-effective model will establish an easily reproducible platform to evaluate more complex bioengineered wound coverage solutions.
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- Fuat Baris Bengur
- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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Yoo BW, Kong YT, Chae SW, Kim KN, Song B, Kim J. Comparison of the Characteristics of Three Acellular Dermal Matrices Subjected to Distinct Processing Methods Using Five Types of Histochemical Staining. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023:10.1007/s00266-023-03318-x. [PMID: 37130991 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03318-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is treated using various devitalization and aseptic processing methods. The processing effects on ADM were evaluated by histochemical tests. METHODS From January 2014 to December 2016, 18 patients [average age, 43.0 (range, 30-54) years] who underwent breast reconstruction with an ADM and tissue expander were prospectively enrolled. During the permanent implant replacement, a biopsy of the ADM was performed. We used three different human-derived products, namely, Alloderm®, Allomend®, and Megaderm®. Hematoxylin and eosin, CD68, CD3, CD31, and smooth muscle actin were used to evaluate the collagen structure, inflammation, angiogenesis, and myofibroblast infiltration. Each ADM was semi-quantitatively analyzed. RESULTS Significant differences in collagen degradation, acute inflammation, and myofibroblast infiltration were observed among the ADMs. Collagen degeneration (p<0.001) and myofibroblast infiltration (smooth muscle actin-positive, p=0.018; CD31-negative, p=0.765) were the most severe in Megaderm®. Acute inflammation, represented by CD68, was most severe in Alloderm® (p=0.024). Both radiation and freeze-drying treatment physically damaged the collagen structure. Collagen degeneration was most severe in Megaderm®, followed by Allomend® and Alloderm®. Since Alloderm® is treated using chemicals, an assessment of the chemical irritation is warranted. CONCLUSIONS The biopsy results were inconclusive. Therefore, to better interpret processing, more large-scale, serial, histochemical studies of each ADM are needed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors 38 assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full 39 description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, 40 please refer to the Table of Contents or the online 41 Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Byung Woo Yoo
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang J, Huang Y, Wang Y, Xu J, Huang T, Luo X. Construction of biomimetic cell-sheet-engineered periosteum with a double cell sheet to repair calvarial defects of rats. J Orthop Translat 2022; 38:1-11. [PMID: 36313975 PMCID: PMC9582589 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2022.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background The periosteum plays a crucial role in the development and injury healing process of bone. The purpose of this study was to construct a biomimetic periosteum with a double cell sheet for bone tissue regeneration. Methods In vitro, the human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) sheet was first fabricated by adding 50 μg/ml ascorbic acid to the cell sheet induction medium. Characterization of the hAMSCs sheet was tested by general observation, microscopic observation, live/dead staining, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. Afterwards, the osteogenic cell sheet and vascular cell sheet were constructed and evaluated by general observation, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, Alizarin Red S staining, SEM, live/dead staining and CD31 immunofluorescent staining for characterization. Then, we prepared the double cell sheet. In vivo, rat calvarial defect model was introduced to verify the regeneration of bone defects treated by different methods. Calvarial defects (diameter: 4 mm) were created of Sprague–Dawley rats. The rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: the control group, the osteogenic cell sheet group, the vascular cell sheet group and the double cell sheet group. Macroscopic, micro-CT and histological evaluations of the regenerated bone were performed to assess the treatment results at 8 weeks and 12 weeks after surgery. Results In vitro, hAMSCs sheet was successfully prepared. The hAMSCs sheet consisted of a large number of live hAMSCs and abundant extracellular matrix (ECM) that secreted by hAMSCs, as evidenced by macroscopic/microscopic observation, live/dead staining, SEM and HE staining. Besides, the osteogenic cell sheet and the vascular cell sheet were successfully prepared, which were verified by general observation, ALP staining, Alizarin Red S staining, SEM and CD31 immunofluorescent staining. In vivo, the macroscopic observation and micro-CT results both demonstrated that the double cell sheet group had better effect on bone regeneration than other groups. In addition, histological assessments indicated that large amounts of new bone had formed in the calvarial defects and more mature collagen in the double cell sheet group. Conclusion The double cell sheet could promote to repair calvarial defects of rats and accelerate bone regeneration. The translational potential of this article We successfully constructed a biomimetic cell-sheet-engineered periosteum with a double cell sheet by a simple, low-cost and effective method. This biomimetic periosteum may be a promising therapeutic strategy for the treatment of bone defects, which may be used in clinic in the future.
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Key Words
- Biomimetic periosteum
- Bone regeneration
- Double cell sheet
- Osteogenic cell sheet
- Trabecular number, Tb.N
- Trabecular thickness, Tb.Th
- Vascular cell sheet
- adiposetissue derivedstromalcells, ADSCs
- alkaline phosphatase, ALP
- bone mineral density, BMD
- bonemarrowmesenchymlstemcells, BMSCs
- bonevolume fraction, BV/TV
- cell sheet technology, CST
- cytokeratin 19, CK-19
- extracellular matrix, ECM
- hAMSCs sheet
- hematoxylin and eosin, HE
- human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells, hAMSCs
- human ethmoid sinus mucosa derived mesenchymal stem cells, hESMSCs
- periodontal ligament-derived cells, PDLCs
- polylactic-co-glycolic acid, PLGA
- scanning electron microscopy, SEM
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A Prospective Randomized Controlled Multicenter Clinical Trial Comparing Paste-Type Acellular Dermal Matrix to Standard Care for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11082203. [PMID: 35456295 PMCID: PMC9030591 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11082203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The treatment of chronic wounds remains challenging. Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has been shown to be effective for various types of wound healing. This study was designed to compare the wound size reduction rate after 12 weeks between patients receiving paste-type ADM and standard wound care. Patients over 19 years old with chronic wounds, deeper than full-thickness skin defects, more than 4 cm2 in size that did not heal over the 3 weeks before the study were included. After a screening period of 7 days, patients were randomized to receive either paste-type ADM or standard wound care. The wound status was evaluated at baseline, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks. A total of 86 patients were enrolled in this study. The wounds continuously and constantly reduced in size from week 1, and the reduction rate was significantly greater in the study group from week 2 until the end (week 12). In the study group, wound healing was achieved in 29 of 38 wounds (76.3%). Paste-type ADM might be a useful option for wound healing and can be applied safely and efficiently for advanced wound care.
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Vallecillo C, Toledano-Osorio M, Vallecillo-Rivas M, Toledano M, Osorio R. In Vitro Biodegradation Pattern of Collagen Matrices for Soft Tissue Augmentation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13162633. [PMID: 34451173 PMCID: PMC8399555 DOI: 10.3390/polym13162633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Collagen matrices have become a great alternative to the use of connective tissue grafts for soft tissue augmentation procedures. One of the main problems with these matrices is their volume instability and rapid degradation. This study has been designed with the objective of examining the degradation of three matrices over time. For this purpose, pieces of 10 × 10 mm2 of Fibro-Gide, Mucograft and Mucoderm were submitted to three different degradation tests-(1) hydrolytic degradation in phosphate buffer solution (PBS); (2) enzyme resistance, using a 0.25% porcine trypsin solution; and (3) bacterial collagenase resistance (Clostridium histolyticum)-over different immersion periods of up to 50 days. Weight measurements were performed with an analytic microbalance. Thickness was measured with a digital caliper. A stereomicroscope was used to obtain the matrices' images. ANOVA and Student-Newman-Keuls tests were used for mean comparisons (p < 0.05), except when analyzing differences between time-points within the same matrix and solution, where pair-wise comparisons were applied (p < 0.001). Fibro-Gide attained the highest resistance to all degradation challenges. The bacterial collagenase solution was shown to constitute the most aggressive test as all matrices presented 100% degradation before 14 days of storage.
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- Cristina Vallecillo
- Faculty of Dentistry, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (C.V.); (M.V.-R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
- Medicina Clínica y Salud Pública PhD Programme, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (C.V.); (M.V.-R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
- Medicina Clínica y Salud Pública PhD Programme, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-958-243-789
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (C.V.); (M.V.-R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
- Medicina Clínica y Salud Pública PhD Programme, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (C.V.); (M.V.-R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Colegio Máximo de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (C.V.); (M.V.-R.); (M.T.); (R.O.)
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Chung KH, deLeeuw KA, Lin HH, Lo LJ. Aesthetic Enhancement of the Vermilion Using Dermofat Graft in Patients With Cleft Lip Deformity. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2021; 59:222-229. [PMID: 33761793 DOI: 10.1177/10556656211001727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is an increasing patient expectation for better esthetics, manifesting through anatomical harmony, projection, and volume of the upper lip relative to the lower lip, in patients with cleft deformity. The aim of this study is to investigate the outcome of vermilion augmentation using autologous dermofat graft (DFG) to enhance the lip using both quantitative and qualitative assessment. METHODS Patients with secondary cleft lip deformity who received the surgical treatment in our institution from 2015 to 2018 were recruited. Panel assessment was performed on standardized preoperative and postoperative digital photographs. A patient questionnaire was used for the reported outcome. Image processing and analyses were applied to measure the lip change. Statistical analyses were performed. RESULTS A total of 91 patients were included. The mean age at operation was 22.7 years, and postoperative follow-up was 3.6 years. There were no complications in the study group. The panel assessment showed significant improvement (P < .00001) on upper lip vermilion in both frontal and lateral profile views. Ninety-five percent of patients reported improvement of the upper lip projection and volume. Quantitative image analysis showed an increase in the upper lip vermilion ratio in 97% of the cases in frontal views and improvement of the vermilion projection in 87% of the cases in the superimposed lateral views. CONCLUSIONS The use of DFG is an effective and reproducible method for vermilion augmentation and aesthetic enhancement in patients presenting with upper lip insufficiency relative to the lower lip.
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- Kyung Hoon Chung
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Banner/University Medical Center-Phoenix, Phoenix, the United States
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Banner/University Medical Center-Phoenix, Phoenix, the United States
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- Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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- Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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Preidl RHM, Reichert S, Coronel TV, Kesting M, Wehrhan F, Schmitt CM. Free Gingival Graft and Collagen Matrix Revascularization in an Enoral Open Wound Situation. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 79:1027-1037. [PMID: 33450192 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Vestibuloplasty with free gingival grafting is a frequently performed surgical procedure to generate sufficient keratinized mucosa (KM) around dental implants. Avascular porcine collagen matrices (CM) have been proclaimed to be sufficient substitutes as alternatives to free gingival grafts (FGGs). However, the process of graft integration and vascularization is still incompletely understood. METHODS In 18 patients a vestibuloplasty in the lower edentulous jaw situation was performed during implant exposure, either with FGGs from the palate or a porcine CM (mucoderm). Tissue perfusion of the soft tissue grafts was measured using laser-doppler-spectrophotometer intraoperatively and on postoperative days 2, 5, 10, 30 and between days 60 and 90. With graft perfusion expressed by oxygen saturation [SO2%], the relative amount of hemoglobin [rHb], blood flow, and velocity [AU] was detected and compared between groups and the surrounding mucosa. RESULTS Healing was uneventful in both groups, with mature KM around dental implants after healing. Blood flow and velocity significantly increased until postoperative day 10, comparable to perfusion values of the surrounded mucosa. Intergroup comparisons revelated no significant differences concerning the flow between CM and FGGs. Oxygen saturation also significantly increased within the first 5 postoperative days in both groups. Hemoglobin content did not show any differences during the investigated period. CONCLUSIONS The perfusion mainly progresses within the first postoperative week with only minimal further detectable alterations until the final investigation, comparable in both groups. Although integration of FGGs (revascularized) and the CM (new tissue formation) is biologically different, both transplants show comparable perfusion patterns, leading to sufficient KM.
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- Raimund H M Preidl
- Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Erlangen- Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Doctoral Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Erlangen- Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Doctoral Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Erlangen- Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Erlangen- Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Specialist For Oral Surgery and Oral- Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Erlangen- Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Specialist For Oral Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Erlangen- Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Use of Acellular Dermal Matrix for Urethroplasty Coverage in Proximal Hypospadias Repair: a Pilot Study. Adv Ther 2020; 37:1425-1435. [PMID: 32062814 PMCID: PMC7140736 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-020-01254-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Introduction The complication rates of proximal hypospadias, especially fistula, are much higher than those of distal hypospadias. Urethral coverage is an effective method for reducing fistulas. Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has been shown to exhibit structural compatibility and biocompatibility, both of which promote tissue healing. Methods The present non-randomized study evaluated the efficiency, feasibility, and safety of using ADM for urethroplasty coverage in patients with proximal hypospadias. This prospective study enrolled 35 patients (age range 15–60 months) with proximal hypospadias who underwent operation between September 2018 and March 2019 at Beijing Children’s Hospital (Beijing, China). Urethroplasties were performed by the transverse preputial island flap (TPIF) technique. ADM was applied and sutured over the urethroplasty as an additional covering layer. Patient outcomes were compared with those of 80 non-matched control patients with proximal hypospadias who underwent the same procedure, with dartos as a covering layer. Results During a median follow-up of 11.56 months (range 9–15 months), urethral fistula occurred in six patients (17.1%) in the ADM group and 28 patients (35%) in the dartos group. Superficial wound infection was observed in six patients (17.1%) in the ADM group and 10 patients (12.5%) in the dartos group. One patient in the ADM group had diverticulum, compared with five patients (6.25%) in the dartos group. Meatal stenosis and urethral stricture were observed in four patients (11.4%) in the ADM group and six patients (7.5%) in the dartos group; all of these complications were treated conservatively. No glans dehiscence was observed in either group. Conclusion Use of ADM may be a safe and efficient covering technique to provide an additional coverage layer for proximal hypospadias repair, thereby reducing the incidence of fistula formation, especially among patients who have poor-quality covering materials.
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Velnar T, Gradisnik L. Soft tissue grafts for dural reconstruction after meningioma surgery. Bosn J Basic Med Sci 2019; 19:297-303. [PMID: 30877836 DOI: 10.17305/bjbms.2019.3949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The meninges are involved in various pathologies and are often directly or indirectly severed during surgical procedures, especially the dura mater. This can pose a real challenge for the surgeon, as a proper reconstruction of the meninges is important to prevent complications such as cerebrospinal fluid leak (CSF). A variety of techniques for dural reconstruction have been described, employing natural and artificial materials. A novel technique for dural reconstruction involves soft tissue grafts in the form of fibrous or fibromuscular flaps, which are placed on the dural defects to seal the gaps. These soft tissue grafts represent an appropriate scaffold for cell ingrowth and fibrosis, thus preventing CSF. In this pilot study, we described the application of soft tissue grafts for dural reconstruction in 10 patients who underwent convexity meningioma surgery.
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- Tomaz Velnar
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Alma Mater Europaea - European Center Maribor (AMEU-ECM), Maribor, Slovenia.
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A comparative study between sterile freeze-dried and sterile pre-hydrated acellular dermal matrix in tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction. Arch Plast Surg 2019; 46:204-213. [PMID: 31113183 PMCID: PMC6536871 DOI: 10.5999/aps.2018.01137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In implant-based breast reconstruction, acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is essential for supporting the inferolateral pole. Recent studies have compared non-sterilized freeze-dried ADM and sterilized pre-hydrated ADM, but have not assessed whether differences were attributable to factors related to sterile processing or packaging. This study was conducted to compare the clinical outcomes of breast reconstruction using two types of sterile-processed ADMs. METHODS Through a retrospective chart review, we analyzed 77 consecutive patients (85 breasts) who underwent tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction with either freezedried ADM (35 breasts) or pre-hydrated ADM (50 breasts) from March 2016 to February 2018. Demographic variables, postoperative outcomes, and operative parameters were compared between freeze-dried and pre-hydrated ADM. Biopsy specimens were obtained for histologic analysis. RESULTS We obtained results after adjusting for variables found to be significant in univariate analyses. The total complication rate for freeze-dried and pre-hydrated ADMs was 25.7% and 22.0%, respectively. Skin necrosis was significantly more frequent in the freeze-dried group than in the pre-hydrated group (8.6% vs. 4.0%, P=0.038). All other complications and operative parameters showed no significant differences. In the histologic analysis, collagen density, inflammation, and vascularity were higher in the pre-hydrated ADM group (P=0.042, P=0.006, P=0.005, respectively). CONCLUSIONS There are limited data comparing the outcomes of tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction using two types of sterile-processed ADMs. In this study, we found that using pre-hydrated ADM resulted in less skin necrosis and better integration into host tissue. Pre-hydrated ADM may therefore be preferable to freeze-dried ADM in terms of convenience and safety.
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Human Acellular Dermis as Spacer for Small-Joint Arthroplasty: Analysis of Revascularization in a Rabbit Trapeziectomy Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 142:679-686. [PMID: 29878993 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis affects 8 to 12 percent of the general population. Surgical management provides symptomatic relief for 78 percent of patients who fail conservative therapy, but little consensus exists regarding which surgical procedure provides superior patient outcomes. Recent human trials substituted exogenous acellular dermal matrices in the bone space, but there are no quantitative histologic data on the outcome of acellular dermal matrices in this environment. The authors aimed to quantify the revascularization and recellularization of acellular dermal matrices in the joint space using a rabbit model. METHODS Bilateral lunate carpal bones were surgically removed in New Zealand rabbits. Acellular dermal matrix and autologous tissue were implanted in place of the lunate of the right and left wrists, respectively. Acellular dermal matrix was also implanted subcutaneously as a nonjoint control. Histologic and immunofluorescence analysis was performed after collection at 0, 6, and 12 weeks. RESULTS Quantitative analysis of anti-α-smooth muscle actin and CD31 immunofluorescence revealed a sequential and comparable increase of vascular lumens in joint space and subcutaneous acellular dermal matrices. In contrast, autologous tissue implanted in the joint space did not have a similar increase in α-smooth muscle actin-positive or CD31-positive lumens. Semiquantitative analysis revealed increased cellularity in both autologous and acellular dermal matrix wrist implants at each time point, whereas average cellularity of subcutaneous acellular dermal matrix peaked at 6 weeks and regressed by 12 weeks. Trichrome and Sirius red staining revealed abundant collagen at all time points. CONCLUSION The trapeziectomy joint space supports both cellular and vascular ingrowth into human acellular dermal matrix.
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Taufique ZM, Bhatt N, Zagzag D, Lebowitz RA, Lieberman SM. Revascularization of AlloDerm Used during Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2018; 80:46-50. [PMID: 30733900 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Objectives AlloDerm is an acellular dermal matrix often used for reconstruction throughout the body. AlloDerm has been shown to undergo revascularization when used to reconstruct soft tissue such as in abdominal wall reconstruction. In this study, the authors review the literature on revascularization of AlloDerm and demonstrate the histologic findings of AlloDerm after implantation during skull base reconstruction. Study Design Literature review and case reports. Setting Tertiary Care Institution Participants Patients from a tertiary care institution Main Outcome Measures Histologic slides are evaluated and compared with nonimplanted AlloDerm. Methods The authors review a case of explanted AlloDerm that had been used for skull base reconstruction after endoscopic skull base surgery. Results Upon reviewing the histologic slides of explanted AlloDerm to nonimplanted AlloDerm, we demonstrate revascularization of AlloDerm when used in skull base reconstruction. Representative slides will be included. Conclusions AlloDerm undergoes revascularization when used for skull base reconstruction.
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- Zahrah M Taufique
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Neurosurgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, United States
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A Meta-analysis of Outcomes Using Acellular Dermal Matrix in Breast and Abdominal Wall Reconstructions: Event Rates and Risk Factors Predictive of Complications. Ann Plast Surg 2017; 77:e31-8. [PMID: 22156884 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0b013e31822afae5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has gained acceptance in breast and abdominal wall reconstructions. Despite its extensive use, there is currently a wide variation of reported outcomes in the literature. This study definitively elucidates the outcome rates associated with ADM use in breast and abdominal wall surgeries and identifies risk factors predisposing to the development of complications. METHODS A literature search was conducted using the Medline database (PubMed, US National Library of Medicine) and the Cochrane Library. A total of 464 articles were identified, of which 53 were eligible for meta-analysis. The endpoints of interest were the incidences of seroma, cellulitis, infection, wound dehiscence, implant failure, and hernia. The effects of various risk factors such as smoking, radiation, chemotherapy, and diabetes on the development of complications were also evaluated. RESULTS A majority of the studies were retrospective (68.6%) with a mean follow-up of 16.8 months (SD ± 10.1 months) in the breast group and 14.2 months (SD ± 7.8 months) in the abdominal wall reconstructive group. The overall risks and complications were as follows: cellulitis, 5.1%; implant failure, 5.9%; seroma formation, 8%; wound dehiscence, 8.1%; wound infection, 16.1%; hernia, 27.6%; and abdominal bulging, 28.1%. Complication rates were further stratified separately for the breast and abdominal cohorts, and the data were reported. This provides additional information on the associated abdominal wall morbidity in patients undergoing autologous breast reconstruction in which mesh reinforcement was considered as closure of the abdominal wall donor site. Radiation resulted in a significant increase in the rates of cellulitis (P = 0.021), and chemotherapy was associated with a higher incidence of seroma (P = 0.014). CONCLUSION This study evaluates the overall complication rates associated with ADM use by conducting a meta-analysis of published data. This will offer physicians a single comprehensive source of information during informed consent discussions as well as an awareness of the risk factors predictive of complications.
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Bohac M, Varga I, Polak S, Dragunova J, Fedeles J, Koller J. Delayed post mastectomy breast reconstructions with allogeneic acellular dermal matrix prepared by a new decellularizationmethod. Cell Tissue Bank 2017; 19:61-68. [PMID: 28812172 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-017-9655-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2017] [Accepted: 08/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is a tissue graft of allogeneic origin from post-mortem tissue donors prepared by an innovative decellularization process. The newly developed non-toxic and low cost decellularization process of cadaver origin dermis included ADM in breast reconstruction procedures proved to help coverage of the lower-pole of breast expanders or implants. As the results have shown, it did help to eliminate autologous dermis donor site morbidity along with shortening the operation time by avoiding elevation of additional muscle or fascia during the operation. Main aims of this article include histology evaluation of allogeneic acellular dermal matrix prepared by a new decellularization method and presentation of clinical results of its use. A total of 22 patients underwent 26 ADM based breast reconstructions. The mean patient's follow up was 12.6 months. Average total size of ADM used for one breast was 273 cm2. Post-operative complications occurred in 3 patients including one expander infection, one expander extrusion and one expander pocket disfiguration. Microscopic analysis of tissue samples has confirmed incorporation of the acellular dermal matrices into the surrounding connective tissue without any noticeable immune reaction. In a majority of the ADM samples we found pseudocapsullar formation on implant side of samples without acute or chronic inflammatory cells. The use of ADM prepared by new preparation method in expansive post mastectomy breast reconstruction was associated by a relatively low complication rate resulting in good outcomes.
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- Martin Bohac
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Bratislava, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ruzinovska 6, 826 06, Bratislava, Slovakia. .,Regenmed Ltd., Medena 29, 811 02, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Histology and Embryology, Comenius University in Bratislava, Sasinkova 4, 811 08, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Histology and Embryology, Comenius University in Bratislava, Sasinkova 4, 811 08, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Burns and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Bratislava, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Bratislava, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ruzinovska 6, 826 06, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Burns and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Bratislava, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Li Y, He Q, Hu X, Liu Y, Cheng X, Li X, Deng F. Improved performance of collagen scaffolds crosslinked by Traut’s reagent and Sulfo-SMCC. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2017; 28:629-647. [PMID: 28277011 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2017.1291296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Yiming Li
- Department of Oral Implantology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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500-Gray γ-Irradiation May Increase Adhesion Strength of Lyophilized Cadaveric Split-Thickness Skin Graft to Wound Bed. Ann Plast Surg 2017; 78:S135-S138. [PMID: 28166140 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Human cadaveric skin grafts are considered as the "gold standard" for temporary wound coverage because they provide a more conductive environment for natural wound healing. Lyophilization, packing, and terminal sterilization with gamma-ray can facilitate the application of cadaveric split-thickness skin grafts, but may alter the adhesion properties of the grafts. In a pilot study, we found that 500 Gy γ-irradiation seemed not to reduce the adherence between the grafts and wound beds. AIM AND OBJECTIVES We conducted this experiment to compare the adherences of lyophilized, 500-Gy γ-irradiated skin grafts to that of lyophilized, nonirradiated grafts. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pairs of wounds were created over the backs of Sprague- Dawley rats. Pairs of "lyophilized, 500-Gy γ-irradiated" and "lyophilized, nonirradiated" cadaveric split-thickness skin grafts were fixed to the wound beds. Adhesion strength between the grafts and the wound beds was measured and compared. RESULTS On post-skin-graft day 7 and day 10, the adhesion strength of γ-irradiated grafts was greater than that of the nonirradiated grafts. CONCLUSIONS Because lyophilized cadaveric skin grafts can be vascularized and the collagen of its dermal component can be remodeled after grafting, the superior adhesion strength of 500-Gy γ-irradiated grafts can be explained by the collagen changes from irradiation.
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Najafi B, Patel V, Deutsch RG, Drew HJ, Cappetta EG. Surgical Treatment of Advanced Peri-Implantitis With a Dual Augmentation Technique: A Report of Two Cases With 15-Month Follow-Up. Clin Adv Periodontics 2017. [DOI: 10.1902/cap.2016.150077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Richter GT, Smith JE, Spencer HJ, Fan CY, Vural E. Histological Comparison of Implanted Cadaveric and Porcine Dermal Matrix Grafts. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2016; 137:239-42. [PMID: 17666248 DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2007.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2007] [Revised: 03/13/2007] [Accepted: 04/23/2007] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES: Histological comparison of human-based (AlloDerm) and porcine-based (ENDURAGen) dermal matrices regarding tissue incorporation and neovascularization as potential soft tissue augmentation materials.STUDY DESIGN: In vivo, rat model.METHODS: Subcutaneous implantation of 1-mm thick, 1 cm X 1 cm pieces of AlloDerm, ENDURAGen, and meshed ENDURAGen was performed in 24 Sprague Dawley rats. Implant materials were harvested at 4 (n = 12) and 8 weeks (n = 12). Histological quantification of soft tissue ingrowth and microvascular density was performed following hematoxylin-eosin staining and CD34 immunohistochemistry, respectively.RESULTS: AlloDerm showed significantly greater soft tissue in-growth and microvascular density compared with both ENDURAGen and meshed ENDURAGen at 4 and 8 weeks ( P < 0.001).CONCLUSIONS: Although these results may differ in human host tissues, AlloDerm seems to be a more suitable dermal matrix implant than ENDURAGen for cases in which tissue incorporation and neovascularization are sought for the optimal outcome based on this animal model.
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Güçlü Karadağ T, Aral AM, Tuncer S, Şencan A, Elmas Ç. The effect of skin expansion on acellular dermis in an experimental model. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2016; 51:187-192. [PMID: 27540822 DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2016.1213734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Although acellular dermis is widely used in prosthesis-based breast reconstruction, there is no study evaluating its expandability and histological, ultra-structural related changes. The purpose of this study is to determine whether acellular dermis could be expanded and whether the histological changes occurring in the skin with tissue expansion is different from normal when acellular dermis is used. METHODS Twenty-two male Wistar rats were used in this study. In group 1 (n = 6), a rectangular-shaped tissue expander with final volume of 35 ml was placed subcutaneously. In group 2 (n = 6) tissue expander was placed submuscularly. In group 3 (n = 6), a 4 × 5 cm, acellular dermis was inserted and sutured in place, tissue expander was placed underneath acellular dermis. Group 4 (n = 4) was control, no procedure was done after creation of a pocket. After day 30, tissue expanders were inflated with 2 ml every 2 days with saline solution. On day 66, midvertical, midhorizontal surface expansion measurements were recorded. Samples were examined macroscopically. Biopsies were taken from mid-point of the expanded full-thickness flap. Histological evaluation, total skin thickness, epidermal thickness, and the amount of vascularisation were measured. RESULTS There was no expansion noted on the acellular dermis; however, acellular dermis increased vascularity and decreased the thinning of the overlying skin and thickening of the epidermis when compared to other groups. CONCLUSION Acellular dermis use can be beneficial in implant-based breast reconstruction in terms of morbidity and its tissue support.
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- Tuba Güçlü Karadağ
- a Department of Plastic Surgery , Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Yenimahalle Research and Training Hospital , Ankara , Turkiye
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- a Department of Plastic Surgery , Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Yenimahalle Research and Training Hospital , Ankara , Turkiye
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- b Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery , Gazi University , Ankara , Turkiye
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- c Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital , Istanbul , Turkiye
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- d Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology , Gazi University , Ankara , Turkiye
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Ruvalcaba-Paredes EK, Hidalgo-Bastida LA, Sesman-Bernal AL, Garciadiego-Cazares D, Pérez-Dosal MR, Martínez-López V, Vargas-Sandoval B, Pichardo-Bahena R, Ibarra C, Velasquillo C. Osteogenic potential of murine periosteum for critical-size cranial defects. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 54:772-7. [PMID: 27282080 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Tissue engineering of bone has combined bespoke scaffolds and osteoinductive factors to maintain functional osteoprogenitor cells, and the periosteum has been confirmed as a satisfactory source of osteoblasts. Suitable matrices have been identified that support cell proliferation and differentiation, including demineralised bone matrix (both compatible and osteoinductive) and acellular human dermis. We have evaluated the osteogenic potential of an osteogenic unit, developed by combining periosteum, demineralised bone matrix, and acellular human dermis, in rodents with critical-size cranial defects. Briefly, remnants from the superior maxillary periosteum were used to harvest cells, which were characterised by flow cytometry and reverse retrotranscriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Cells were cultured into the osteogenic unit and assessed for viability before being implanted into 3 rodents, These were compared with the control group (n=3) after three months. Histological analyses were made after staining with haematoxylin and eosin and Von Kossa, and immunostaining, and confirmed viable cells that stained for CD90, CD73, CD166, runt-related transcription factor, osteopontin, and collagen type I in the experimental group, while in the control group there was only connective tissue on the edges of the bone in the injury zone. We conclude that osteogenic unit constructs have the osteogenic and regenerative potential for use in engineering bone tissue.
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- School of Healthcare Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Cirugía Plástica y Reconstructiva, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, México, D.F., México
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- Unidad de Ingeniería de Tejidos, Terapia Celular y Medicina Regenerativa, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, México, D.F., México
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- Cirugía Plástica y Reconstructiva, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, México, D.F., México
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- Unidad de Ingeniería de Tejidos, Terapia Celular y Medicina Regenerativa, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, México, D.F., México
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- Unidad de Morfología Molecular y Celular, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, México, D.F., México
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- Unidad de Morfología Molecular y Celular, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, México, D.F., México
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- Unidad de Ingeniería de Tejidos, Terapia Celular y Medicina Regenerativa, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, México, D.F., México
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- Unidad de Biotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, México, D.F., México.
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Chopra K, Gowda AU, Kwon E, Eagan M, Grant Stevens W. Techniques to Repair Implant Malposition after Breast Augmentation: A Review. Aesthet Surg J 2016; 36:660-71. [PMID: 26988217 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjv261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Implant malposition is a complication of breast augmentation that adversely affects aesthetic outcomes. It is one of the most common reasons for revisionary aesthetic breast surgery yet there is a lack of peer reviewed literature dedicated to the management of this complication. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this article was to summarize the malposition literature, review the types and causes of this complication, and evaluate the strengths and weakness of procedures aimed at addressing it. METHODS A review of the literature was performed using the PubMed database. Articles describing surgical techniques for correction of implant malposition, as well as outcome data for patients undergoing revision with described techniques, were included. Articles describing revisionary surgery following breast reconstruction were excluded. A series of cases are presented to illustrate techniques discussed. RESULTS Search criteria resulted in 763 articles. Title and abstract review followed by application of inclusion and exclusion criteria resulted in a total of 21 clinical studies from 1988 to 2014 that were included in this review. All studies included in this study were of level IV or V evidence. CONCLUSIONS Despite the overall low level of evidence in the literature regarding secondary breast augmentation, a thorough understanding of the corrective techniques presented will allow surgeons to make the most informed judgments. Weighing the strengths and weakness of these surgical techniques in the context of each patient will allow surgeons to develop the most appropriate treatment strategy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4: Therapeutic.
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- Karan Chopra
- Dr Chopra is a Plastic Surgery Resident, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital; and the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Dr Gowda is a Plastic Surgery Research Fellow, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Drs Kwon and Eagan are Aesthetic Surgery Fellows and Dr Stevens is a Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Dr Chopra is a Plastic Surgery Resident, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital; and the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Dr Gowda is a Plastic Surgery Research Fellow, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Drs Kwon and Eagan are Aesthetic Surgery Fellows and Dr Stevens is a Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Dr Chopra is a Plastic Surgery Resident, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital; and the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Dr Gowda is a Plastic Surgery Research Fellow, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Drs Kwon and Eagan are Aesthetic Surgery Fellows and Dr Stevens is a Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Dr Chopra is a Plastic Surgery Resident, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital; and the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Dr Gowda is a Plastic Surgery Research Fellow, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Drs Kwon and Eagan are Aesthetic Surgery Fellows and Dr Stevens is a Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Dr Chopra is a Plastic Surgery Resident, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital; and the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Dr Gowda is a Plastic Surgery Research Fellow, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. Drs Kwon and Eagan are Aesthetic Surgery Fellows and Dr Stevens is a Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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Jacoby A, Morrison KA, Hooper RC, Asanbe O, Joyce J, Bleecker R, Weinreb RH, Osoria HL, Mukherjee S, Spector JA. Fabrication of capillary-like structures with Pluronic F127® and Kerria lacca
resin (shellac) in biocompatible tissue-engineered constructs. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2016; 11:2388-2397. [DOI: 10.1002/term.2138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Revised: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Adam Jacoby
- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery; New York University Langone Medical Center; New York USA
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- Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery; Weill Cornell Medical College; New York USA
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- Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery; Weill Cornell Medical College; New York USA
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- Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery; Weill Cornell Medical College; New York USA
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- Nancy E. and Peter C. Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering; Cornell University; Ithaca NY
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- Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery; Weill Cornell Medical College; New York USA
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- Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery; Weill Cornell Medical College; New York USA
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- Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery; Weill Cornell Medical College; New York USA
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- Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery; Weill Cornell Medical College; New York USA
- Nancy E. and Peter C. Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering; Cornell University; Ithaca NY
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Momeni A, Kovach SJ. Important considerations in chest wall reconstruction. J Surg Oncol 2016; 113:913-22. [PMID: 26969557 DOI: 10.1002/jso.24216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Chest wall reconstruction represents one of the most challenging tasks in plastic surgery. Over the past several decades, a more profound understanding of surgical anatomy and physiology along with tremendous advances in surgical technique have resulted in substantial improvements in postoperative outcomes. Conceptually, the reconstructive goals include dead space obliteration, restoration of skeletal stability with protection of intrathoracic structures, and stable soft tissue coverage. Ideally, these goals are achieved with minimal aesthetic deformity. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;113:913-922. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Arash Momeni
- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Alberti KA, Xu Q. Biocompatibility and degradation of tendon-derived scaffolds. Regen Biomater 2016; 3:1-11. [PMID: 26816651 PMCID: PMC4723279 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbv023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Revised: 10/28/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Decellularized extracellular matrix has often been used as a biomaterial for tissue engineering applications. Its function, once implanted can be crucial to determining whether a tissue engineered construct will be successful, both in terms of how the material breaks down, and how the body reacts to the material's presence in the first place. Collagen is one of the primary components of extracellular matrix and has been used for a number of biomedical applications. Scaffolds comprised of highly aligned collagen fibrils can be fabricated directly from decellularized tendon using a slicing, stacking, and rolling technique, to create two- and three-dimensional constructs. Here, the degradation characteristics of the material are evaluated in vitro, showing that chemical crosslinking can reduce degradation while maintaining fiber structure. In vivo, non-crosslinked and crosslinked samples are implanted, and their biological response and degradation evaluated through histological sectioning, trichrome staining, and immunohistochemical staining for macrophages. Non-crosslinked samples are rapidly degraded and lose fiber morphology while crosslinked samples retain both macroscopic structure as well as fiber orientation. The cellular response of both materials is also investigated. The in vivo response demonstrates that the decellularized tendon material is biocompatible, biodegradable and can be crosslinked to maintain surface features for extended periods of time in vivo. This study provides material characteristics for the use of decellularized tendon as biomaterial for tissue engineering.
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- Kyle A. Alberti
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, MA 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, MA 02155, USA
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Fernandez-Moure JS, Van Eps JL, Rhudy JR, Cabrera FJ, Acharya GS, Tasciotti E, Sakamoto J, Nichols JE. Porcine acellular lung matrix for wound healing and abdominal wall reconstruction: A pilot study. J Tissue Eng 2016; 7:2041731415626018. [PMID: 26977287 PMCID: PMC4765834 DOI: 10.1177/2041731415626018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2015] [Accepted: 12/08/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Surgical wound healing applications require bioprosthetics that promote cellular infiltration and vessel formation, metrics associated with increased mechanical strength and resistance to infection. Porcine acellular lung matrix is a novel tissue scaffold known to promote cell adherence while minimizing inflammatory reactions. In this study, we evaluate the capacity of porcine acellular lung matrix to sustain cellularization and neovascularization in a rat model of subcutaneous implantation and chronic hernia repair. We hypothesize that, compared to human acellular dermal matrix, porcine acellular lung matrix would promote greater cell infiltration and vessel formation. Following pneumonectomy, porcine lungs were processed and characterized histologically and by scanning electron microscopy to demonstrate efficacy of the decellularization. Using a rat model of subcutaneou implantation, porcine acellular lung matrices (n = 8) and human acellular dermal matrices (n = 8) were incubated in vivo for 6 weeks. To evaluate performance under mechanically stressed conditions, porcine acellular lung matrices (n = 7) and human acellular dermal matrices (n = 7) were implanted in a rat model of chronic ventral incisional hernia repair for 6 weeks. After 6 weeks, tissues were evaluated using hematoxylin and eosin and Masson’s trichrome staining to quantify cell infiltration and vessel formation. Porcine acellular lung matrices were shown to be successfully decellularized. Following subcutaneous implantation, macroscopic vessel formation was evident. Porcine acellular lung matrices demonstrated sufficient incorporation and showed no evidence of mechanical failure after ventral hernia repair. Porcine acellular lung matrices demonstrated significantly greater cellular density and vessel formation when compared to human acellular dermal matrix. Vessel sizes were similar across all groups. Cell infiltration and vessel formation are well-characterized metrics of incorporation associated with improved surgical outcomes. Porcine acellular lung matrices are a novel class of acellular tissue scaffold. The increased cell and vessel density may promote long-term improved incorporation and mechanical properties. These findings may be due to the native lung scaffold architecture guiding cell migration and vessel formation. Porcine acellular lung matrices represent a new alternative for surgical wound healing applications where increased cell density and vessel formation are sought.
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- Joseph S Fernandez-Moure
- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Surgical Advanced Technologies Lab, Department of Biomimetic and Regenerative Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Surgical Advanced Technologies Lab, Department of Biomimetic and Regenerative Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Surgical Advanced Technologies Lab, Department of Biomimetic and Regenerative Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Neurosensory Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Surgical Advanced Technologies Lab, Department of Biomimetic and Regenerative Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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A Prospective Study Assessing Complication Rates and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Breast Reconstructions Using a Novel, Deep Dermal Human Acellular Dermal Matrix. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 3:e585. [PMID: 26894010 PMCID: PMC4727694 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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UNLABELLED The value proposition of an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) taken from the deep dermis is that the allograft may be more porous, allowing for enhanced integration and revascularization. In turn, this characteristic may attenuate complications related to foreign body reactions, seromas, and infection. However, this is juxtaposed against the potential loss of allograft structural integrity, with subsequent risk of malposition and extrusion. Despite the active use of novel, deep dermal ADMs, the clinical outcomes of this new technology has not been well studied. METHODS This is a prospective study to evaluate surgical and patient-reported outcomes using a deep dermal ADM, FlexHD Pliable. Surgical outcomes and BREAST-Q patient-reported outcomes were evaluated postoperatively at 2- and 6-month time points. RESULTS Seventy-two breasts (41 patients) underwent reconstruction. Complication rate was 12.5%, including 2 hematomas and 7 flap necroses. One case of flap necrosis led to reconstructive failure. Notably, there were no cases of infection, seroma, or implant extrusion or malposition. Average BREAST-Q scores were satisfaction with outcome (70.13 ± 23.87), satisfaction with breasts (58.53 ± 20.00), psychosocial well being (67.97 ± 20.93), sexual well being (54.11 ± 27.72), and physical well being (70.45 ± 15.44). Two-month postoperative BREAST-Q scores decreased compared with baseline and returned to baseline by 6 months. Postoperative radiation therapy had a negative effect on satisfaction with breasts (P = 0.004) and sexual well being (P = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS Deep dermal ADM is a novel modification of traditional allograft technology. Use of the deep dermal ADM yielded acceptably low complication rates and satisfactory patient-reported outcomes.
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Vu MM, Kim JYS. Current opinions on indications and algorithms for acellular dermal matrix use in primary prosthetic breast reconstruction. Gland Surg 2015; 4:195-203. [PMID: 26161304 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2227-684x.2015.05.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is widely used in primary prosthetic breast reconstruction. Many indications and contraindications to use ADM have been reported in the literature, and their use varies by institution and surgeon. Developing rational, tested algorithms to determine when ADM is appropriate can significantly improve surgical outcomes and reduce costs associated with ADM use. We review the important indications and contraindications, and discuss the algorithms that have been put forth so far. Further research into algorithmic decision-making for ADM use will allow optimized balancing of cost with risk and benefit.
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- Michael M Vu
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
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The impact of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on the remodeling of acellular dermal matrices in staged, prosthetic breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015; 135:43e-57e. [PMID: 25539350 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000000807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND An acellular dermal matrix will typically incorporate, in time, with the overlying mastectomy skin flap. This remodeling process may be adversely impacted in patients who require chemotherapy and radiation, which influence neovascularization and cellular proliferation. METHODS Multiple biopsy specimens were procured from 86 women (n = 94 breasts) undergoing exchange of a tissue expander for a breast implant. These were divided by biopsy location: submuscular capsule (control) as well as superiorly, centrally, and inferiorly along the paramedian acellular dermis. Specimens were assessed for cellular infiltration, cell type, fibrous encapsulation, scaffold degradation, extracellular matrix deposition, neovascularization, mean composite remodeling score, and type I and III collagen. Patients were compared based on five oncologic treatment groups: no adjuvant therapy (untreated), neoadjuvant chemotherapy with or without radiation, and chemotherapy with or without radiation. RESULTS Biopsy specimens were procured 45 to 1805 days after implantation and demonstrated a significant reduction in type I collagen over time. Chemotherapy adversely impacted fibrous encapsulation (p = 0.03). Chemotherapy with or without radiation adversely impacted type I collagen (p = 0.02), cellular infiltration (p < 0.01), extracellular matrix deposition (p < 0.04), and neovascularization (p < 0.01). Radiation exacerbated the adverse impact of chemotherapy for several remodeling parameters. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy also caused a reduction in type I (p = 0.01) and III collagen (p = 0.05), extracellular matrix deposition (p = 0.03), and scaffold degradation (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Chemotherapy and radiation therapy limit acellular dermal matrix remodeling. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, III.
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Güler İ, Billur D, Aydin S, Kocatürk S. Efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin matrix on viability of diced cartilage grafts in a rabbit model. Laryngoscope 2014; 125:E104-11. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.25097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- İsmail Güler
- Department of Otolaryngology; School of Medicine; Ufuk University; Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology; School of Medicine; Ankara University; Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology; School of Medicine; Ankara University; Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology; School of Medicine; Ufuk University; Ankara Turkey
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Pabst AM, Lehmann KM, Walter C, Krüger M, Stratul SI, Kasaj A. Influence of porcine-derived collagen matrix on endothelial progenitor cells: an in vitro study. Odontology 2014; 104:19-26. [DOI: 10.1007/s10266-014-0186-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/20/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Kang Y, Ren L, Yang Y. Engineering vascularized bone grafts by integrating a biomimetic periosteum and β-TCP scaffold. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2014; 6:9622-9633. [PMID: 24858072 PMCID: PMC4075998 DOI: 10.1021/am502056q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2014] [Accepted: 05/23/2014] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Treatment of large bone defects using synthetic scaffolds remain a challenge mainly due to insufficient vascularization. This study is to engineer a vascularized bone graft by integrating a vascularized biomimetic cell-sheet-engineered periosteum (CSEP) and a biodegradable macroporous beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) scaffold. We first cultured human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) to form cell sheet and human umbilical vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs) were then seeded on the undifferentiated hMSCs sheet to form vascularized cell sheet for mimicking the fibrous layer of native periosteum. A mineralized hMSCs sheet was cultured to mimic the cambium layer of native periosteum. This mineralized hMSCs sheet was first wrapped onto a cylindrical β-TCP scaffold followed by wrapping the vascularized HUVEC/hMSC sheet, thus generating a biomimetic CSEP on the β-TCP scaffold. A nonperiosteum structural cell sheets-covered β-TCP and plain β-TCP were used as controls. In vitro studies indicate that the undifferentiated hMSCs sheet facilitated HUVECs to form rich capillary-like networks. In vivo studies indicate that the biomimetic CSEP enhanced angiogenesis and functional anastomosis between the in vitro preformed human capillary networks and the mouse host vasculature. MicroCT analysis and osteocalcin staining show that the biomimetic CSEP/β-TCP graft formed more bone matrix compared to the other groups. These results suggest that the CSEP that mimics the cellular components and spatial configuration of periosteum plays a critical role in vascularization and osteogenesis. Our studies suggest that a biomimetic periosteum-covered β-TCP graft is a promising approach for bone regeneration.
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- Yunqing Kang
- Department
of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department
of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department
of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- Department
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Histologic changes of implanted gore bio-a in an experimental animal model. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:167962. [PMID: 24982859 PMCID: PMC4055359 DOI: 10.1155/2014/167962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2014] [Accepted: 05/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Gore Bio-A has been reported to be an ideal synthetic bioabsorbable scaffold material for hernia repair. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Gore Bio-A in soft tissue augmentation. Six New Zealand white rabbits were used in the study. Five subcutaneous pockets were created on the back of the rabbit, and 20 × 20 mm sized square shaped Gore Bio-A sheets, each 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 4.5 mm, 6 mm, and 7.5 mm in thickness, were implanted into each pocket (1 layer to 5 layers). To analyze the morphologic and histologic changes, the implants were harvested 1, 3, and 6 months after implantation. Following the gross analysis, absorption rate was accelerated with increased implant duration and decreased thickness. Histological analysis of the implants demonstrated progressive neovascularization, fibroblast infiltration, and neocollagenation over time. Six months after implantation, Gore Bio-A was almost absorbed and degenerated, not maintaining its volume. Based on this study, Gore Bio-A was revealed as a biocompatible material; however, it is not suitable for soft tissue augmentation because it is absorbed in the process of changing into soft tissue without maintaining its own volume. Therefore, this material is incomplete and needs more study to overcome this limitation.
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Allograft AlloDerm(®) tissue for laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal groin hernia repair: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2014; 5:294-7. [PMID: 24780773 PMCID: PMC4066573 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2013] [Revised: 01/23/2014] [Accepted: 02/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Synthetic mesh is the prosthetic material used for most inguinal hernioplasties. However, when left in contact with intra-abdominal viscera, it often becomes associated with infection and migration, particularly in irradiated tissues, contaminated fields, immunosuppressed individuals, and patients with intestinal obstruction or fistula. AlloDerm® Regenerative Tissue Matrix (LifeCell Corporation, Branchburg, NJ) is derived from human cadaver skin and may be associated with fewer visceral adhesions and more durability in infected fields than synthetic mesh. PRESENTATION OF CASE We report the first case in which AlloDerm was used in a laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair of a multiple recurrent right inguinal hernia, a left femoral hernia, and an umbilical hernia in the same patient. Use of AlloDerm greatly enhanced the maneuverability during laparoscopic hernia repair due to its pliability and strength and eliminated the need to cover the prosthetic with peritoneum. DISCUSSION Previous pelvic radiation and multiple previous groin repairs can render the peritoneum friable, resulting in obstacles to successful closure. AlloDerm is a reasonable choice for groin hernia repairs when such factors are present. CONCLUSION The long-term durability of AlloDerm for laparoscopic groin hernia repairs is yet to be determined, but based on current data it seems prudent to use this technique in laparoscopic repair of complex groin hernias where infection is suspected or inadequate prosthetic coverage with peritoneum is anticipated.
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Kirsner RS, Bohn G, Driver VR, Mills JL, Nanney LB, Williams ML, Wu SC. Human acellular dermal wound matrix: evidence and experience. Int Wound J 2013; 12:646-54. [PMID: 24283346 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2013] [Revised: 09/26/2013] [Accepted: 10/10/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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A chronic wound fails to complete an orderly and timely reparative process and places patients at increased risk for wound complications that negatively impact quality of life and require greater health care expenditure. The role of extracellular matrix (ECM) is critical in normal and chronic wound repair. Not only is ECM the largest component of the dermal skin layer, but also ECM proteins provide structure and cell signalling that are necessary for successful tissue repair. Chronic wounds are characterised by their inflammatory and proteolytic environment, which degrades the ECM. Human acellular dermal matrices, which provide an ECM scaffold, therefore, are being used to treat chronic wounds. The ideal human acellular dermal wound matrix (HADWM) would support regenerative healing, providing a structure that could be repopulated by the body's cells. Experienced wound care investigators and clinicians discussed the function of ECM, the evidence related to a specific HADWM (Graftjacket(®) regenerative tissue matrix, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., licensed by KCI USA, Inc., San Antonio, TX), and their clinical experience with this scaffold. This article distills these discussions into an evidence-based and practical overview for treating chronic lower extremity wounds with this HADWM.
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- Robert S Kirsner
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Trinity Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, Bettendorf, IA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, VA New England Health Care Division, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Health Sciences Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.,Department of Cell & Developmental Biology, Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Podiatry, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, FL, USA.,School of Podiatry, Barry University, Aventura, FL, USA
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- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Soejima K, Shimoda K, Kashimura T, Yamaki T, Kono T, Sakurai H, Nakazawa H. One-step grafting procedure using artificial dermis and split-thickness skin in burn patients. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-012-0785-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Dermal autografts as a substitute for acellular dermal matrices (ADM) in tissue expander breast reconstruction: a prospective comparative study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2013; 66:1534-42. [PMID: 23871569 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2013] [Revised: 05/01/2013] [Accepted: 07/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in tissue expander breast reconstruction has several advantages but increased complications have been reported. Dermal autografts may offer a safer and more cost-effective alternative. The purpose of this prospective study was to compare the outcomes of tissue expander breast reconstruction using dermal autografts with ADM-assisted reconstruction. Patients undergoing tissue expander breast reconstruction with either ADM or dermal autografts were enrolled. Autografts were harvested from the lower abdomen. At each follow-up visit, patients were surveyed on a seven-point scale for scar and overall satisfaction. Biopsies taken at the time of device exchange were evaluated histologically with CD34 staining to assess tissue integration and vessel ingrowth. Expansion parameters, complications, procedural costs, and operative times were compared. Forty-eight patients were enrolled (76 breasts). Twenty-seven patients received ADM, and twenty-one patients received dermal autograft. Wound healing complications were significantly higher in the ADM group (14.8% versus 4.8%, p-value = 0.03), as were major complications (18.5% versus 0%, p-value < 0.01). Histologic vessel counts in the autograft group averaged 21 vessels/mm(2), compared to 7 vessels/mm(2) in the ADM group (p-value < 0.01). There was no difference between the two groups in scar satisfaction or overall satisfaction. Patients receiving dermal autograft had a lower incidence of major complications and delayed wound healing than patients who received ADM. Despite harvest time, the overall cost of the ADM-assisted expander placement was higher. Dermal autograft-assisted breast reconstruction offers many of the benefits of ADM, but with a lower cost and improved safety profile.
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Pabst AM, Happe A, Callaway A, Ziebart T, Stratul SI, Ackermann M, Konerding MA, Willershausen B, Kasaj A. In vitro
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characterization of porcine acellular dermal matrix for gingival augmentation procedures. J Periodontal Res 2013; 49:371-81. [DOI: 10.1111/jre.12115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- A. M. Pabst
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; University Medical Center; Mainz Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery; University of Cologne; Cologne Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology; University Medical Center; Mainz Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; University Medical Center; Mainz Germany
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- Department of Periodontology; Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacology; Timisoara Romania
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- Institute of Functional and Clinical Anatomy; University Medical Center; Mainz Germany
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- Institute of Functional and Clinical Anatomy; University Medical Center; Mainz Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology; University Medical Center; Mainz Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology; University Medical Center; Mainz Germany
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Liem PH, Morimoto N, Ito R, Kawai K, Suzuki S. Autologous skin reconstruction by combining epidermis and acellular dermal matrix tissue derived from the skin of giant congenital melanocytic nevi. J Artif Organs 2013; 16:332-42. [PMID: 23644894 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-013-0708-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2012] [Accepted: 04/10/2013] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Giant congenital melanocytic nevi (GCMN) are defined as nevi greater than 20 cm in diameter. It is difficult to completely remove GCMN because of the lack of available skin grafts for covering the resultant defects. This study examined whether it is possible to produce reconstructed skin by combining epidermal and acellular dermal matrix (ADM) tissue derived from excised GCMN. GCMN skin samples were obtained with the informed consent of volunteer patients. The abilities of hypertonic saline (1 N NaCl), 0.05% trypsin, 0.1% SDS (sodium dodecyl sulfate), and phosphate buffered saline (PBS) to decellularize GCMN tissue were compared. The specimens were incubated in one of the test solutions at 37 °C for 48 h, before being washed with PBS at 4 °C for 14 days. Residual nuclei, residual DNA, nevus tissue viability, and the structural integrity of the basement membrane and capillaries were evaluated before treatment, and after 48 h' treatment with or without 7 or 14 days' washing. We tried to produce reconstructed skin by combining the resultant ADM with enzymatically separated GCMN epidermal tissue. The histological structure of the reconstructed skin was examined after it had been cultured for 5 days. In the SDS group, most cells had been removed after 48 h, and the DNA content of the ADM was significantly lower than in the other groups. As for viability, no significant difference was detected among the groups. The basement membrane and capillaries remained intact in all groups. After 5 days' culturing, the epidermis had become attached to the ADM in all groups, except the SDS group. SDS displayed a superior decellularization ability compared with the other methods; however, it cannot be used to produce reconstructed skin because of its toxicity. In conclusion, we produced reconstructed skin that was devoid of nevus cells by combining GCMN epidermal tissue with GCMN-derived ADM produced with NaCl or trypsin. This is a promising treatment strategy for giant nevus.
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- Pham Hieu Liem
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan,
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Komatsu I, Yang J, Zhang Y, Levin LS, Erdmann D, Klitzman B, Hollenbeck ST. Interstitial engraftment of adipose-derived stem cells into an acellular dermal matrix results in improved inward angiogenesis and tissue incorporation. J Biomed Mater Res A 2013; 101:2939-47. [PMID: 23554077 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.34582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2012] [Revised: 12/18/2012] [Accepted: 01/02/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) are commonly used in reconstructive procedures and rely on host cell invasion to become incorporated into host tissues. We investigated different approaches to adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) engraftment into ADM to enhance this process. Lewis rat adipose-derived stem cells were isolated and grafted (3.0 × 10(5) cells) to porcine ADM disks (1.5 mm thick × 6 mm diameter) using either passive onlay or interstitial injection seeding techniques. Following incubation, seeding efficiency and seeded cell viability were measured in vitro. In addition, Eighteen Lewis rats underwent subcutaneous placement of ADM disk either as control or seeded with PKH67 labeled ASCs. ADM disks were seeded with ASCs using either onlay or injection techniques. On day 7 and or 14, ADM disks were harvested and analyzed for host cell infiltration. Onlay and injection techniques resulted in unique seeding patterns; however cell seeding efficiency and cell viability were similar. In-vivo studies showed significantly increased host cell infiltration towards the ASCs foci following injection seeding in comparison to control group (p < 0.05). Moreover, regional endothelial cell invasion was significantly greater in ASCs injected grafts in comparison to onlay seeding (p < 0.05). ADM can successfully be engrafted with ASCs. Interstitial engraftment of ASCs into ADM via injection enhances regional infiltration of host cells and angiogenesis, whereas onlay seeding showed relatively broad and superficial cell infiltration. These findings may be applied to improve the incorporation of avascular engineered constructs.
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- Issei Komatsu
- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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A decade of ventral incisional hernia repairs with biologic acellular dermal matrix: what have we learned? Plast Reconstr Surg 2013; 130:194S-202S. [PMID: 23096971 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e318265a5ec] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Innovative types of biologic mesh have provided new alternatives to ventral incisional hernia repair, especially in the face of contamination. The authors studied the experience and outcomes of patients who underwent repair of a ventral incisional hernia with biologic mesh. METHODS Online database and detailed reference searches were conducted. Studies chosen for review had a sample size of at least 40 patients, level IV evidence at most, and a Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies index of at least 10. Indications for use of biologic mesh, type of mesh, patient comorbidities, and surgical techniques were also noted. RESULTS Eight studies fulfilled the search criteria and included 635 patients using AlloDerm, Surgisis, and Strattice biologic tissue matrices. In one study, indications and surgical techniques were standardized, and follow-up was prospective. In the other seven studies, indications, surgical techniques, and follow-up were assessed retrospectively. The mean patient age, when reported, was 55.7 years. Body mass index ranged from 30 to 35 kg/m2 in 44 percent of the reported patients. In seven of the eight studies [565 patients (89 percent)], the mean follow-up was 25.8 months and the mean hernia recurrence rate was 21 percent. Complication rate exceeded 20 percent in most studies. CONCLUSIONS Biologic tissue matrices are mostly used in contaminated fields, which has allowed for a one-stage repair with no or little subsequent mesh removal. Ventral incisional hernia repair with these matrices continues to be plagued by a high recurrence rate and complications. Prospective randomized trials are needed to properly direct practice in the use of these meshes and evaluate their ultimate value.
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Volpe CR, Cousins B, Panthaki ZJ. Reconstruction and Soft‐Tissue Management of the Trunk. Dermatol Surg 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/9781118412633.ch23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Mahabir RC, Butler CE. Stabilization of the chest wall: autologous and alloplastic reconstructions. Semin Plast Surg 2012; 25:34-42. [PMID: 22294941 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1275169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The goals of chest wall stabilization include maintenance of a rigid airtight cavity, protection of the thoracic and abdominal contents, optimization of respiration, and, whenever possible, an aesthetic reconstruction. Evidence suggests that bony fixation results in reduced ventilator dependence, a shorter overall hospital stay, and improved upper extremity function. We prefer to accomplish this with autologous tissue alone (such as the pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, or rectus abdominus muscle flaps) for small to moderate defects. En bloc resection of defects larger than 5 cm or containing four or more ribs will likely benefit from chest wall stabilization. For patients previously treated with radiation, even larger defects may be tolerated owing to fibrosis. For these larger defects, methyl methacrylate composite meshes are used and covered with vascularized tissue. Contaminated wounds are generally reconstructed with bioprosthetic mesh rather than synthetic mesh. Using these principles, the reconstructive plastic surgeon can devise a comprehensive and safe plan to repair tremendous defects of the chest wall.
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The partial AlloDerm™ sling: Reducing allograft costs associated with breast reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2012; 65:924-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2012.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2011] [Revised: 11/21/2011] [Accepted: 02/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Velnar T, Smrkolj V, Rupnik MS, Gradisnik L. Is tissue augmentation a reality in biosurgery? An experimental study of endothelial cell invasion into tissue filler. Int Wound J 2012; 10:321-8. [PMID: 22487593 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-481x.2012.00980.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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New therapeutic approaches for wound treatment are evolving. Non healing wounds in oncology and after trauma may be cured by a novel technique of tissue augmentation with soft tissue fillers. The principle resides in filling the wound with collagen filler in order to seal the defect and promote healing. Successful angiogenesis forms the basis of tissue filler survival and determines the outcome of the healing process. During this study, basic data about endothelial cell invasion into collagen-made substratum was collected that could be used for neoangiogenesis studies in tissue augmentation techniques for large wound defect treatment. In the in vitro assay, the human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) grow into a three-dimensional framework of collagenous tissue fillers, forming the basic step for angiogenesis. After heparins were used as chemotactic agents, a typical bell-shaped relationship between chemotaxis and agent concentrations was found. Significant cell infiltration was present in the assays with chemotactic agents. These observations support the potential for tissue augmentation with soft tissue fillers that could be used in acute and chronic non healing traumatic and oncology wounds after extensive surgical resections and radiotherapy.
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- Tomaz Velnar
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia Laboratory Centre of Medical Faculty Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
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Macadam SA, Lennox PA. Acellular Dermal Matrices: Economic Considerations in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Breast Surgery. Clin Plast Surg 2012; 39:187-216. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2012.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mathematical modeling and frequency gradient analysis of cellular and vascular invasion into integra and strattice: toward optimal design of tissue regeneration scaffolds. Plast Reconstr Surg 2012; 129:89-99. [PMID: 22186502 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e318230c5f1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rapid, effective host cell invasion and vascularization is essential for durable incorporation of avascular tissue-replacement scaffolds. In this study, the authors sought to qualitatively and quantitatively determine which of two commercially available products (i.e., Strattice and Integra) facilitates more rapid cellular and vascular invasion in a murine model of graft incorporation. METHODS Integra and Strattice were implanted subcutaneously into the dorsa of C57BL/6 mice; harvested after 3, 7, or 14 days; and stained with hematoxylin and eosin, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole, and immunohistochemical stains for CD31 and α-smooth muscle actin. Exponential decay equations describing cellular invasion through each layer were fit to each material/time point. Mean cell density and cell frequency maps were created denoting extent of invasion by location within the scaffold. RESULTS Qualitative analysis demonstrated extensive cellular infiltration into Integra by 3 days and increasing over the remaining 14 days. Invasion of Strattice was sparse, even after 14 days. α-Smooth muscle actin immunohistochemistry revealed blood vessel formation within Integra by 14 days but no analogous neovascularization in Strattice. Mean decay equations for Integra and Strattice were y = 76.3(0.59) and y = 75.5(0.33), respectively. Both cell density measurements and frequency mapping demonstrated that, at all time points, Integra manifested a greater density/depth of cellular invasion when compared with Strattice. CONCLUSIONS These data confirm empiric clinical observations that Integra is more rapidly invaded than Strattice when placed in a suitable host bed. A remnant microvasculature template is not sufficient for effective cellular ingrowth into an artificial tissue construct. These findings provide insight into means for improving future dermal replacement products.
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Smith DA, Hoang D, Broer N, Narayan D. Acellularized cadaver dermis for reconstruction of complex scalp defects. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2012; 65:406-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.06.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2010] [Revised: 04/15/2011] [Accepted: 06/10/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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