Abstract |
We present a report of a boy born with a myelomeningocele who underwent several attempts at closure of the defect, each complicated by wound dehiscence and/or cerebrospinal fluid leak. Successful closure was ultimately achieved using a combination of collagen matrix (Duragen) and dermal matrix ( Alloderm) substitutes as covering of the defect beneath the adjacent skin flaps. The literature on the use of collagen and dermal matrix substitutes for myelomeningocele is also reviewed.
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Authors | Vladimir Grigoryants, John A Jane Jr, Kant Y Lin |
Journal | Pediatric neurosurgery
(Pediatr Neurosurg)
Vol. 43
Issue 6
Pg. 512-5
( 2007)
ISSN: 1423-0305 [Electronic] Switzerland |
PMID | 17992043
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | (c) 2007 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
Chemical References |
- Alloderm
- Biocompatible Materials
- Collagen
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Topics |
- Biocompatible Materials
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Collagen
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Meningomyelocele
(pathology, surgery)
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
(methods)
- Skin, Artificial
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