Lower Extremity Wounds

Closure of a Diabetic Foot Ulcer with a Fish Skin Graft in a patient with multiple co-morbidities and vascular compromise

Introduction: This is a 66 yr old female who is a noncompliant diabetic and smoker with PAOD, PVD, HTN, and history of MI x 2 with PTCA and stent placements. This patient presented to th...

11/01/2024

Fish Skin Graft: A promising treatment for managing anal fistula pre and postop complications

Introduction: Anal fistula is an infected tunnel between the skin and anus, the muscular opening end of digestive tract. Most anal fistulas are result of infection in anal gland spreading...

11/01/2024

Surgical Management of Suppurative Myositis in a 21 Year Old Male with Novel Fish Skin Graft

Suppurative myositis a rare type of autoimmune disease that inflames and weakens muscle fibers. In myositis, the immune system attacks healthy muscle tissue, which results in inflammatio...

11/01/2024

Fish skin xenografting post Mohs surgery on the lower extremities: a single institution experience

Introduction: Mohs surgery is a tissue-sparing dermatologic surgery utilized to treat skin cancers. Reconstruction of soft tissue defects following Mohs surgery can be challenging on the ...

11/01/2024

3-Dimensional Wound Matrix for Complex Pressure Ulcers: A Case Series Analysis

Introduction: Pressure ulcers are a significant healthcare challenge, particularly for individuals with limited mobility or impaired circulation. These ulcers can become deeply entrenched...

11/01/2024

Application of Fish Skin Xenograft in a Patient with Critical Limb Ischemia and Gangrenous Wounds

Introduction: Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD) characterized by significantly reduced blood flow to the extremities, usually the legs. This...

11/01/2024

Adipose Tissue Allograft for Fat Pad Restoration in Patients at High Risk of Plantar Ulceration

Introduction: The fat pad on the bottom of the foot serves as a shock absorber, protecting underlying tissue during weight-bearing activities. Atrophy or displacement of this fat pad incr...

11/01/2024

Surgical excision and reconstruction of stage III Hidradenitis Suppurativa of the male and female genitalia: A Case Series

Introduction: Hidradenitis Suppurativa is an inflammatory condition of pilosebaceous units characterized by recurrent, painful nodules, purulent abscesses, and chronic sinus tracts. It oc...

11/01/2024

Application of Autologous Skin Cell Suspension with Split-Thickness Skin Graft for Successful Wound Healing and Limb Salvage

Introduction: Despite medical advancements, the incidence of lower extremity amputations in the US has not improved.1 Amputation is associated with increased mortality and should be avoid...

11/01/2024

Turning the Tide: A Novel Approach to Calciphylaxis Wound Care Using Hypochlorous Acid

Introduction: Calciphylaxis, or calcific uremic arteriolopathy, presents a significant treatment challenge due toits severe pain, chronic wounds, and high mortality. Standard treatments, ...

11/01/2024