Naslov
Treating Giant Congenital Nevus With Integra Dermal Regeneration Template in a 9-Year-Old Girl

Autori
Barcot, Zoran ; Đakovic Bacalja, Inga ; Zupančić, Božidar ; Bacalja, Vedran

Izvornik
International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds (1534-7346) 16 (2017), 2; 143-145

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Integra ; dermal substitute ; giant nevus ; lower extremity reconstruction ; pediatric

Sažetak
Integra dermal regeneration template has been well established in treating deep extensive burns, but there are very few cases reported of treating large full-thickness skin defects such as giant nevi. Apart from psychological and cosmetic burdens, the giant congenital nevus carries increased risk of malignant alteration. We present the case of a 9-year-old girl with a giant congenital nevus on her left lower leg. A total excision was done and she was successfully treated with Integra (LifeSciences Corp, Plainsboro, NJ). Three weeks later, a thin split- skin graft was applied over the neodermal skin layer. The takeoff was 91%. Protected with the silver wound dressing, the rest of the wound healed. A donor site morbidity was minimal, and the final result was excellent both in aesthetic and functional aspects.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biotehnologija

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