The efficacy of artificial dermis for wound repair after resection of cutaneous malignant tumors

Abstract

Objective To investigate the efficacy of artificial dermis for wound repair after resection of cutaneous malignant tumors. Methods Twenty-five inpatients with cutaneous malignant tumors, including basal cell carcinoma (16 cases), squamous cell carcinoma (7 cases), and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (2 cases), were enrolled from our hospital. Among these patients, either their wound could not be repaired with traditional skin flaps or they had underlying medical conditions. Tumors were removed by Mohs microsurgery, followed by placement of artificial dermis on the wound. Results Complete wound repair was observed in all patients. Of the 25 patients, 23 cases (92.00%) showed complete wound healing with mild hypertrophic scar within 1-2 months post-surgery. All wounds were healed within 3 months after the surgery. Only mild hypertrophic scars were observed during six-month follow-up. Conclusions Artificial dermis is effective for wound repair after resection of cutaneous malignant tumors, with mild hypertrophic scar, and is easy to use.

Keywords

• artificial dermis
• skin malignant tumors
• wound repair