Novel use of a flowable collagen–glycosaminoglycan matrix (Integra™ Flowable Wound Matrix) combined with percutaneous cannula scar tissue release in treatment of post-burn malfunction of the hand—A preliminary 6 month follow-up

• Published in: Burns Vol. 42; no. 1; pp. e1 - e7
• Main Authors: Hirche, C, Senghaas, A, Fischer, S, Hollenbeck, S.T, Kremer, T, Kneser, U
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2016
• Subjects: Adhesiolysis; Adult; Burns - complications; Burns - surgery; Catheterization; Catheters; Chondroitin Sulfates - therapeutic use; Cicatrix - etiology; Cicatrix - physiopathology; Cicatrix - surgery; Collagen - therapeutic use; Critical Care; Dermal augmentation; Feasibility Studies; Female; Hand burns, scar; Hand Injuries - complications; Hand Injuries - surgery; Hand Joints - physiopathology; Hand Strength; Humans; Integra; Male; Middle Aged; Minimal-invasive; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Pilot Projects; Range of Motion, Articular; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Scar release; Tissue Adhesions - etiology; Tissue Adhesions - physiopathology; Tissue Adhesions - surgery; Treatment Outcome; Wound matrix, flowable collagen–glycosaminoglycan wound matrix; Wound matrix, flowable collagen–glycosaminoglycan wound matrix; Hand burns, scar; Dermal augmentation; Scar release; Adhesiolysis; Minimal-invasive; Integra
• ISSN: 0305-4179; 1879-1409
• DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2015.10.013

Highlights • Combining percutaneous scar release and injection of a liquid dermal matrix was performed. • We demonstrate a minimally invasive approach for post burn scarring and malfunction of the hand. • Dermal augmentation as the key tool for scar treatment of the dorsum of the hand as shown.