J Korean Burn Soc.  2018 Jun;21(1):50-53. 10.0000/jkbs.2018.21.1.50.

Acellular Dermal Matrix and Split-Thickness Skin Graft Stabilized by Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Postburn Scar Contracture: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea. hyoseob.lim@gmail.com
  • 2Department of Pathology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea.

Abstract

Postburn scar contracture for ankle is commonly treated with contracture release procedure and skin graft but contracture recurrence rate is high. Contracture in grafted skin is inversely related to the graft thickness but full-thickness skin graft is limited in large defect coverage. Using ADM for ankle joint defect which was following ankle postburn scar contracture release procedure with grafting split-thickness skin may be an alternative reconstructive option. We present a 63-year-old man with postburn scar contracture and Marjolin ulcer on his left ankle. He originally had limited ankle movement function but surgical resection of skin malignancy and surrounding scar tissue released the ankle. Coverage using ADM and STSG was performed and NPWT was used for graft fixation. Ankle range of motion was satisfactory at postoperative follow-up. The ADM and STSG with NPWT could be considered an alternative reconstruction option after contracture release for ankle.

Keyword

Cicatrix; Skin transplantation; Acellular dermis

MeSH Terms

Acellular Dermis*
Ankle
Ankle Joint
Cicatrix*
Contracture*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Middle Aged
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy*
Range of Motion, Articular
Recurrence
Skin Transplantation
Skin*
Transplants*
Ulcer
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