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NovoSorb® Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix: a novel approach for treatment of extremity avulsion injuries in children.
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery : Official Publication of the European Trauma Society 2024 April 27
PURPOSE: In pediatric population, large soft tissue defects occur in avulsion injuries. In addition to the challenges of primary surgical therapy, elasticity, appearance and function of the scar in children are of crucial importance, especially in the context of body growth. So far various flaps, plasties, skin grafts and dermal substitutes have become established, although infections and skin shrinkage remain challenging. In 2020, a new skin substitute material-NovoSorb® Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix (BTM)-was introduced in Europe for temporary wound closure and tissue regeneration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of BTM in pediatric patients.
METHODS: The study included all children treated with BTM after traumatic soft tissue defects following limb avulsion injuries between June 2021 and June 2023 at a university hospital.
RESULTS: 7 patients with limb avulsion injuries were treated with BTM, 4 boys, 3 girls. Mean age was 6.5 years (2-11 years) at the time of BTM placement. 4/7 had concomitant fractures. BTM was used successfully in all cases, infection did not occur, skin shrinkage was seen in one case. Split thickness skin graft (STSG) after BTM application was performed in average after 33 days (26 to 39 days). Limitations of this study were highlighted.
CONCLUSION: BTM is a promising alternative for reconstruction of complex trauma extremity wounds in children following avulsion injuries, even in cases of concomitant bone injuries. Interpretation may be limited by sample size.
METHODS: The study included all children treated with BTM after traumatic soft tissue defects following limb avulsion injuries between June 2021 and June 2023 at a university hospital.
RESULTS: 7 patients with limb avulsion injuries were treated with BTM, 4 boys, 3 girls. Mean age was 6.5 years (2-11 years) at the time of BTM placement. 4/7 had concomitant fractures. BTM was used successfully in all cases, infection did not occur, skin shrinkage was seen in one case. Split thickness skin graft (STSG) after BTM application was performed in average after 33 days (26 to 39 days). Limitations of this study were highlighted.
CONCLUSION: BTM is a promising alternative for reconstruction of complex trauma extremity wounds in children following avulsion injuries, even in cases of concomitant bone injuries. Interpretation may be limited by sample size.
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