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  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Wound Healing

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  • Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) are established for adult lower extremity injuries.
  • Limited data exists on ADM use in pediatric complex lower extremity trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the safety and efficacy of ADMs in children with complex lower extremity trauma.
  • To evaluate ADM-related complications and the role of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational cohort study of 54 children treated with Pelnac™ ADMs.
  • Data collected from 2010-2017 at a South African tertiary hospital.
  • Primary outcome: ADM-related complications; Secondary outcome: NPWT usage.

Main Results:

  • 45 of 54 children healed without complications.
  • Nine children experienced complications, including acute loss (4), infections (3), hypertrophic scarring (5), and joint contractures (4).
  • Patients receiving NPWT had fewer complications, particularly acute ADM loss.

Conclusions:

  • ADM appears to be a safe and effective option for pediatric complex lower extremity trauma.
  • Concomitant use of NPWT with ADMs may improve outcomes and reduce complications.