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• Num_publicacion 68(8)
• Resumen_ingles

  In recent years, the use of artificial dermal matrix (Integra®) in children has increased, being its main indication skin reconstruction after burn or removal of congenital lesions. Its use in traumatic wounds in children is rare, with few references in the literature.

  Recently, we have used artificial dermal matrix in 3 patients of 7, 9 and 13 years of age that presented traumatic wounds in left lower limb, right lower limb and frontal region respectively. In all cases there were important tissue defects with exposed bone and/or tendon. The artificial dermal matrix was applied between the 7th and 10th day of evolution, following the usual protocol, after surgical debridement of the wounds. In all 3 cases the evolution has been satisfactory, without complications and with good aesthetic and functional results.

  The use of artificial dermal matrix (Integra®) in cases of traumatic wounds, with important tissue subsastances and exposed bone and/or tendon, must be considered as an alternative to split or full thickness skin grafting, skin expansion and even skin flaps. We recommend in these wounds the deferred application of artificial dermal matrix.

• Palabras_clave_ingles Artificial dermal matrix dermal regeneration traumatic wounds
• Todos_autores M. Prada Arias, L. Alonso Jiménez¹, C. Hernández Castelló², R. Beltrá Picó²
• autores listados M. Prada Arias, L. Alonso Jiménez, C. Hernández Castelló, R. Beltrá Picó
• Correspondecia
  M. Prada Arias. Avda. de Castrelos, 19, 4.º E. 36210 Vigo.
  Correo electrónico: marcosprada@hotmail.com
• Titulo_ingles Use of artificial dermal matrix in the management of traumatic wounds with exposed bone and/or tendon in children
• Centros_trabajo Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo.¹Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Cádiz. ²Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil. Las Palmas de Gran Canarias
• Publicado en Acta Pediatr Esp.2010; 68(9): 442-445
• copyright ©2010 Ediciones Mayo, S.A.
• Fecha recepcion 03/12/09
• Fecha aceptacion 09/12/09