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Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) for Nasal Reconstruction After Mohs - 12-Year Experience

Bascone CM, Lin SK, Deitermann A, et al.
Dermatologic Surgery (2024)

JC: September 2024

This 12-year experience report evaluated the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) for nasal reconstruction after Mohs surgery. ADM demonstrated reliable wound healing and cosmetic outcomes, serving as an effective alternative to autologous grafts for complex nasal defects.

Take-Home Messages

  • •Acellular dermal matrix is a reliable option for nasal reconstruction after Mohs surgery, particularly for defects with exposed cartilage.
  • •ADM provides a scaffold for tissue regeneration and eliminates donor site morbidity associated with autologous grafts.

Topic

Reconstruction

Flaps, grafts, wound closure techniques after Mohs

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Abstract

Large defects of the nose after Mohs surgery pose a significant reconstructive challenge to both dermatologic and reconstructive surgeons. The authors present their 12-year experience utilizing acellular dermal matrices for nasal reconstruction. A retrospective review of patients undergoing Mohs surgery and alloplastic nasal reconstruction with acellular dermal matrices between 2010 and 2022 was performed. Patients who underwent single-stage reconstruction and dual-stage reconstruction with s...

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