CASE REPORT
Combined use of acellular dermal matrix and skin grafting in the treatment of post burn neck contracture
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Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Oddział Kliniczny Chirurgii Plastycznej, Rekonstrukcyjnej i Leczenia Oparzeń, Polska
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Submission date: 2024-01-31
Final revision date: 2024-03-08
Acceptance date: 2024-03-11
Publication date: 2024-06-28
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Artur Jerzy Szewczyk
Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Oddział Kliniczny Chirurgii Plastycznej, Rekonstrukcyjnej i Leczenia Oparzeń, ul. Szaserów 128,
04-141, Warszawa
LW 2024;102(2):142-147
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Abnormal scarring and scar contractures are a serious clinical problem in the treatment of burn injuries. Scar contractures involving joints can limit their motion range, compromising the quality of life in post-burn patients. Hypertrophic and hyperpigmented scars are also a major aesthetic problem for these patients. W present a case report describing the potential combined use of acellular dermal matrix with skin grafting and surgical resection of the contracting scar in the treatment of a young healthy female diagnosed with post burn neck contracture. As a result of the therapeutic approach used, increased motion range and improved scar aesthetics were achieved. In conclusion, the presented method of scar contracture treatment provides a good functional and aesthetic outcome.