Bioartificial Dermal Substitute: A Preliminary Report on Its Use for the Management of Complex Combat-Related Soft Tissue Wounds

Abstract

Bioartificial dermal substitute grafting, when coupled with subatmospheric dressing management and delayed split-thickness skin grafting, is an effective technique for managing complex combat-related soft tissue wounds with exposed tendon. This can potentially lessen the need for local rotational or free flap coverage.