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Fish skin xenografting post Mohs surgery on the lower extremities: a single institution experience

Introduction: Mohs surgery is a tissue-sparing dermatologic surgery utilized to treat skin cancers. Reconstruction of soft tissue defects following Mohs surgery can be challenging on the ...

11/01/2024

Fish skin is a superior acellular dermal matrix for the treatment of Pilonidal cyst

Introduction: Pilonidal cysts (PCs), cysts that develop in the sacrococcygeal region, are common and frequently impact healthy young males. PCs is an unusual pocket in the skin that usua...

11/01/2024

The Unique Complexities Faced in the Treatment of Calciphylaxis 

Introduction: Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy, is a rare disease most often found in patients with end-stage renal disease. Cutaneous arteriolar calcification ...

11/01/2024

3-Dimensional Wound Matrix for Complex Pressure Ulcers: A Case Series Analysis

Introduction: Pressure ulcers are a significant healthcare challenge, particularly for individuals with limited mobility or impaired circulation. These ulcers can become deeply entrenched...

11/01/2024

Surgical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa with Novel Fish Skin Grafts

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that manifests with abscesses and sinuses formations. The management of HS is multidisciplinary including sur...

11/01/2024

The Interface of Cutting-Edge Technology in Mission Sustained Injuries of U.S. Special Operations

Introduction: Traumatic injury is one of the major risks associated with working in the United States Military Special Operations Division. Gunshot wounds, improvised explosive devices, a...

11/01/2024

Evaluation of Transforming Powder Dressing for Wound Management in Animals: A Case Series

Introduction: Like humans, animals often develop wounds from falls, trauma, and surgery that require wound care. The same wound care products used on humans are also used on animals. Opt...

11/01/2024

Flowable Biomimetic Matrix Moves Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer from Failed Skin Substitute Therapy to Complete Closure: A Case Report

Introduction: Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) present a significant clinical challenge due to their delayed healing and high recurrence rates with only 60% closing by 12 weeks, and 75% reappear...

11/01/2024

Evaluation of the Cost Effectiveness of Transforming Powder Dressing to Standard of Care Wound Dressings in the Treatment of Venous Stasis Ulcers

Introduction: Venous stasis leg ulcers (VLU) affect 1-2% of the general population and approximately 4 percent of patients more than 65 years old.1 After healing, VLUs have a recurrence r...

11/01/2024

Borate-Based Bioactive Glass Matrix Helps Reduce Treatment Costs for Hard-to-Heal Wounds

Introduction: A borate-based bioactive glass matrix (BBBGM)* has demonstrated promise in healing hard-to-heal wounds,1–3 potentially reducing treatment costs. We compare dressing treatmen...

11/01/2024