BACKGROUND: Surgeries for sarcomas in the abdominal wall require wide resections, often radical en bloc resections, which generate major defects involving a very complex repair. The combined use of porcine dermal xenografts, together with composite meshes, may assist in the repair of these defects with minimal complications.
METHODS: We present a series of 19 patients (10 males and 9 females), with a mean age of 53.2 years (range: 11-86 years) treated in the Sarcoma Unit of the Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital from January 2015 to December 2021. Histopathologically, there were four chondrosarcomas (21%), three Ewing sarcomas (15.7%), two desmoid tumours (10.5%), two undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcomas (10.5%), two well-differentiated liposarcomas (10.5%), two leiomyosarcomas (10.5%), one synovial sarcoma, one dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, one fibromyxoid sarcoma (or Evans tumour), and one metastasis from an adenocarcinoma of unknown origin. All the patients were resected following surgical oncology principles and reconstructed by means of the combined use of a composite mesh acting as a neoperitoneum and a porcine dermal xenograft acting as an abdominal neofascia.
RESULTS: The mean size of the defects generated after surgery for tumour excision was 262.8 cm2 (range: 150-600 cm2). After a mean follow-up of 38 months, six patients (31.5%) developed complications-two cases of wound dehiscence, one case of surgical wound infection, one case of graft partial necrosis, one case of anastomotic leak and one death due to multiorgan failure secondary to massive bronchoaspiration.
CONCLUSIONS: Surgeries for sarcomas of the abdominal wall require wide oncological resections, which generate major abdominal wall defects. The repair of these defects by means of the combined use of synthetic and biological meshes is a technique associated with minimal complications and excellent medium-term results.

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of placing heterogeneous acellular dermal matrix membrane for laryngeal cavity wound healing after CO2 laser Type-Ⅴa cordectomy for glottic carcinoma. Methods:Thirty-five patients with bilateral vocal cord laryngeal cancer who underwent endoscopic CO2 laser surgery at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from March 2018 to December 2019 were selected and divided into 2 groups, including 18 patients in the study group and 17 patients in the control group. The control group was simply placed silicone tube stent, while in the study group, heterogeneous acellular dermal matrix membrane was coated with silicone tube stent. The postoperative laryngeal wound repair and clinical manifestations were observed and compared between the two groups. Results:Compared postoperative laryngeal wound after 6 months: no patients in the study group had granulation tissue, whereas 4 patients in the control group had granulation tissue; 3 patients in the study group developed moderate to severe tissue adhesion, while 9 patients in the control group; 10 patients in the control group developed 2nd to 4th degree laryngeal obstruction, compared with only 4 patients in the study group. Conclusion:The primary placement of ADM can reduce laryngeal granulation tissue and tissue adhesion after CO2 laser Type-Ⅴa cordectomy for laryngeal cancer, and may reduce the occurrence of postoperative laryngeal obstruction.
目的：观察异种脱细胞真皮基质（acellular dermal matrix, ADM）修复膜植入对声门型喉癌CO2激光Ⅴa型声带切除术后喉腔创面修复的临床疗效。 方法：选择2018年3月-2019年12月在中南大学湘雅二医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科接受内镜下CO2激光手术的35例双侧声带病变喉癌患者为研究对象并分为2组，其中研究组18例，对照组17例，对照组单纯植入硅胶管喉模支架，研究组则在硅胶管外衬ADM，观察2组患者术后喉腔创面的修复情况及相关临床表现。 结果：术后6个月喉腔创面比较，研究组均无肉芽组织残留，对照组4例患者有肉芽残留；研究组3例患者出现中重度喉粘连，对照组9例患者出现中重度喉粘连；对照组10例患者表现为2～4度喉梗阻，研究组仅4例出现相同情况。 结论：ADM Ⅰ期植入不仅能够减少喉癌CO2激光Ⅴa型声带切除术后喉腔肉芽、喉粘连，还可能减少术后喉梗阻的发生。.

Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are the most common type of chronic wound in the lower extremity and are often associated with redness, swelling, and pain at the site of the wound. The primary focus of VLU treatment is the promotion of wound healing through compression therapy, wound debridement, and elevation of the affected limb. Acellular matrices have gained traction as a potential adjunct to wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers. However, the clinical effect of acellular products in the setting of VLUs has not been well reported.
To review the published evidence on the use of acellular products in the management of VLUs.
PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases were initially searched on March 2, 2023, for literature on VLU and acellular dermal matrix. Later, the search was broadened to include any and all acellular matrices, and a secondary search of the same databases was conducted on February 20, 2024. Articles obtained through collateral methods were also included.
A total of 27 articles were identified for review. All studies were human studies. Four articles had level I evidence and 7 articles had level II evidence, while the remaining articles had level III or IV evidence. Studies included both large and small wound sizes ranging from 0.5 cm² to 100 cm2. Product application occurred once to twice weekly for 4 weeks to up to 36 months. Overall, regardless of ulcer size, the majority of studies reported favorable wound healing outcomes with the use of a variety of acellular skin coverage products with few complications. Some studies also reported pain reduction with the use of acellular skin substitutes in a small cohort of patients.
Acellular products appear to have the potential to support healing in VLUs. However, more large-scale randomized controlled trials that provide level I evidence are needed.

BACKGROUND: Infection is a common complication following tissue expander (TE)-based breast reconstruction. Few studies have examined risk factors specifically in the unique populations encountered at safety-net hospitals. The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of TE infection at Harris Health safety-net hospitals, which serve the third most populous county in the United States.
METHODS: A retrospective review was performed to evaluate women over the age of 18 years who underwent TE placement at two safety-net hospitals from October 2015 to November 2022. Demographic information, medical history, operative details, and postoperative course were recorded for each individual TE. The primary outcome was TE infection, for which univariate and multivariate analysis was conducted. The secondary outcome was the time to onset of TE infection, for which a Kaplan-Meier analysis was undertaken.
RESULTS: There were 279 patients, totaling 372 breasts, meeting the inclusion criteria. The TE infection rate was 23%. Increased body mass index (BMI), diabetes, use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM), and prolonged surgical drain use were all significantly associated with TE infection in univariate and multivariate analysis. Similarly, BMI ≥30 kg/m2, diabetes, and ADM use were also associated with earlier onset of TE infection.
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated similar TE infection rates at our safety-net hospitals compared with previously reported literature. To optimize the quality of care for patients in safety-net institutions, these risk factors must be addressed in the context of the unique challenges encountered in these settings.

BACKGROUND: In immediate breast reconstruction (IBR), it is unclear whether there is any difference in the complication rates between prepectoral versus subpectoral implant placement without acellular dermal matrix (ADM).
OBJECTIVE: To compare the rates of early post-operative complications and time to initiation of adjuvant treatment in patients undergoing IBR between prepectoral and subpectoral implant placement without ADM for the two surgical procedure.
METHODS: We retrospectively retrieved data of patients who underwent IBR with prepectoral versus subpectoral implant placement between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022 in a large cancer center in France.
RESULTS: We included 192 patients: 119 in the prepectoral and 73 in the subpectoral group. Their clinical characteristics were similar. Thirty patients (15.6%) received adjuvant chemotherapy, among them 27 (14.1%) received it within 12 weeks, and there was no difference between the groups (p = 0.12). In the prepectoral group, 39 patients (32.8%) received adjuvant radiotherapy versus 5 (6.8%) in the subpectoral group (p < 0.001), but there was no significant difference in time to treatment commencement. Overall, 35 patients (29.4%) in the prepectoral group and 17 (23.3%) in the subpectoral group experienced post-operative complications (p = 0.44). Using multivariable analysis, the only factor associated with post-operative complications was determined to be mastectomy weight (odds ratio 1.98 (1.10-3.59) for weight ≥500 g; p = 0.02).
CONCLUSIONS: Prepectoral implant placement without ADM can be proposed to patients undergoing IBR with an indication for adjuvant treatment. However, in our study, the reoperation rate with this technique was slightly higher (p = 0.008). This is partly due to the learning curve for surgeons using this new technique.

The field of regenerative medicine is increasingly in need of effective and biocompatible materials for tissue engineering. Human acellular dermal matrix (hADM)-derived collagen matrices stand out as a particularly promising candidate. Their ability to preserve structural integrity, coupled with exceptional biocompatibility, positions them as a viable choice for tissue replacement. However, their clinical application has been largely confined to serving as scaffolds. This study aims to expand the horizon of clinical uses for collagen sheets by exploring the diverse cutting-edge clinical demands. This review illustrates the clinical utilizations of collagen sheets beyond traditional roles, such as covering skin defects or acting solely as scaffolds. In particular, the potential of Epiflex®, a commercially available and immediately clinically usable allogeneic membrane, will be evaluated. Collagen sheets have demonstrated efficacy in bone reconstruction, where they can substitute the induced Masquelet membrane in a single-stage procedure, proving to be clinically effective and safe. The application of these membranes allow the reconstruction of substantial tissue defects, without requiring extensive plastic reconstructive surgery. Additionally, they are found to be apt for addressing osteochondritis dissecans lesions and for ligament reconstruction in the carpus. The compelling clinical examples showcased in this study affirm that the applications of human ADM extend significantly beyond its initial use for skin defect treatments. hADM has proven to be highly successful and well-tolerated in managing various etiologies of bone and soft tissue defects, enhancing patient care outcomes. In particular, the application from the shelf reduces the need for additional surgery or donor site defects.

OBJECTIVE: Angiosarcomas of the face are rare but present significant treatment challenges due to their origin in the supportive tissues of blood or lymphatic vessels. Achieving optimal balance between oncological efficacy and aesthetic outcomes requires a multidisciplinary approach, particularly in cases where radical R0 resection is necessary. Delays often occur, especially during histopathological examinations, which can complicate primary plastic reconstruction before definitive pathological findings.
METHODS: To address this issue, we present a case with the use of porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix for temporary soft tissue coverage as a viable option in a case of angiosarcoma of the face. This is particularly useful in situations where frozen sections risk the loss of critical anatomical structures and intraoperative diagnosis is not feasible. This approach allowed for satisfactory wound coverage and granulation during diagnostic phases, paving the way for oncologically manageable situations and functional rehabilitation.
CONCLUSIONS: Temporary soft tissue coverage with porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix is a valuable option in tumor surgery of rare and complex situations.

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UNASSIGNED: To investigate the physicochemical properties, osteogenic properties, and osteogenic ability in rabbit model of femoral condylar defect of acellular dermal matrix (ADM)/dicalcium phosphate (DCP) composite scaffold.
UNASSIGNED: ADM/DCP composite scaffolds were prepared by microfibril technique, and the acellular effect of ADM/DCP composite scaffolds was detected by DNA residue, fat content, and α-1，3-galactosyle (α-Gal) epitopes; the microstructure of scaffolds was characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy and mercury porosimetry; X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the change of crystal form of scaffold; the solubility of scaffolds was used to detect the pH value and calcium ion content of the solution; the mineralization experiment in vitro was used to observe the surface mineralization. Twelve healthy male New Zealand white rabbits were selected to prepare the femoral condylar defect models, and the left and right defects were implanted with ADM/DCP composite scaffold (experimental group) and skeletal gold ® artificial bone repair material (control group), respectively. Gross observation was performed at 6 and 12 weeks after operation; Micro-CT was used to detect and quantitatively analyze the related indicators [bone volume (BV), bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV), bone surface/bone volume (BS/BV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular number (Tb.N), trabecular separation (Tb.Sp), bone mineral density (BMD)], and HE staining and Masson staining were performed to observe the repair of bone defects and the maturation of bone matrix.
UNASSIGNED: Gross observation showed that the ADM/DCP composite scaffold was a white spongy solid. Compared with ADM, ADM/DCP composite scaffolds showed a significant decrease in DNA residue, fat content, and α-Gal antigen content ( P<0.05). Field emission scanning electron microscopy showed that the ADM/DCP composite scaffold had a porous structure, and DCP particles were attached to the porcine dermal fibers. The porosity of the ADM/DCP composite scaffold was 76.32%±1.63% measured by mercury porosimetry. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the crystalline phase of DCP in the ADM/DCP composite scaffolds remained intact. Mineralization results in vitro showed that the hydroxyapatite layer of ADM/DCP composite scaffolds was basically mature. The repair experiment of rabbit femoral condyle defect showed that the incision healed completely after operation without callus or osteophyte. Micro-CT showed that bone healing was complete and a large amount of new bone tissue was generated in the defect site of the two groups, and there was no difference in density between the defect site and the surrounding bone tissue, and the osteogenic properties of the two groups were equivalent. There was no significant difference in BV, BV/TV, BS/BV, Tb.Th, Tb.N, and BMD between the two groups ( P>0.05), except that the Tb.Sp in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group ( P<0.05). At 6 and 12 weeks after operation, HE staining and Masson staining showed that the new bone and autogenous bone fused well in both groups, and the bone tissue tended to be mature.
UNASSIGNED: The ADM/DCP composite scaffold has good biocompatibility and osteogenic ability similar to the artificial bone material in repairing rabbit femoral condylar defects. It is a new scaffold material with potential in the field of bone repair.
UNASSIGNED: 探讨脱细胞真皮基质（acellular dermal matrix，ADM）/磷酸氢钙（dicalcium phosphate，DCP）复合支架的理化特性、成骨性能及在兔股骨髁缺损模型中的成骨能力。.
UNASSIGNED: 采用微纤维化技术制备ADM/DCP复合支架，行DNA残留、脂肪含量及α-半乳糖基抗原（α-1，3-galactosyle，α-Gal）抗原表位数检测ADM/DCP复合支架的脱细胞效果；场发射扫描电镜观察及压汞仪测定支架孔隙率行支架微观结构表征；行支架X射线衍射分析晶型是否发生变化；支架溶解性检测溶液pH值和钙离子含量；支架体外矿化实验观察表面矿化物。选取健康雄性新西兰大白兔12只，制备兔股骨髁缺损模型，左、右侧缺损处分别植入ADM/DCP复合支架（实验组）和骼金 ®人工骨修复材料（对照组）。术后6、12周取材行大体观察；行Micro-CT检测并定量分析相关指标 ［骨体积（bone volume，BV）、骨体积分数（bone volume/tissue volume，BV/TV）、骨表面积和骨体积之比（bone surface/bone volume，BS/BV）、骨小梁厚度（trabecular thickness，Tb.Th）、骨小梁数目（trabecular number，Tb.N）、骨小梁间隙（trabecular separation，Tb.Sp）、骨密度（bone mineral density，BMD）］；行HE染色和Masson染色，观察骨缺损修复及骨基质成熟情况。.
UNASSIGNED: 大体观察示ADM/DCP复合支架为白色海绵状固体。与ADM相比，ADM/DCP复合支架的DNA残留、脂肪含量和α-Gal抗原含量均大幅降低（ P<0.05）。场发射扫描电镜观察示ADM/DCP复合支架具有多孔联通结构，猪真皮纤维上附着DCP颗粒；压汞仪测得ADM/DCP复合支架孔隙率为76.32%±1.63%。X射线衍射分析示，ADM/DCP复合支架中的DCP晶相保持完整。体外矿化结果示ADM/DCP复合支架的羟基磷灰石层基本成熟。兔股骨髁缺损修复实验示，术后12周切口完全愈合，无骨痂、骨赘。术后12周，Micro-CT观察示两组材料缺损部位已完成骨性愈合且生成大量新生骨组织，密度与周围骨组织无差异，两组材料成骨性能相当；除实验组Tb.Sp 显著大于对照组（ P<0.05）外，两组BV、BV/TV、BS/BV、Tb.Th、Tb.N、BMD比较差异均无统计学意义（ P>0.05）。术后6、12周HE染色和Masson染色示两组新生骨和自体骨融合良好，骨组织均趋于成熟。.
UNASSIGNED: ADM/DCP复合支架具有良好生物相容性，修复兔股骨髁缺损具有与人工骨修复材料相似的成骨能力，是骨修复领域具有应用潜力的新型支架材料。.

Efficient management of hemorrhage is vital for preventing hemorrhagic shock and safeguarding wounds against infection. Inspired by the traditional Chinese steamed bread-making process, which involves kneading, foaming, and steaming, we devised a hemostatic sponge by amalgamating an acellular dermal matrix gel, hydroxyethyl starch, and rice hydrolyzed protein. The integration of hydroxyethyl starch bolstered the sponge\'s mechanical and hemostatic attributes, while the inclusion of rice hydrolyzed protein, acting as a natural foaming agent, enhanced its porosity This augmentation facilitated rapid blood absorption, accelerated clot formation, and stimulated the clotting cascade. Experimental findings underscore the exceptional biocompatibility and physicochemical characteristics of the hemostatic sponge, positioning it on par with commercially available collagen hemostatic sponges for hemorrhage control. Mechanistically, the sponge fosters aggregation and activation of red blood cells and platelets, expediting coagulation kinetics both in vivo and in vitro. Notably, this hemostatic sponge activates the clotting cascade sans crosslinking agents, offering a premium yet cost-effective biomaterial with promising clinical applicability.