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We read with great interest the article in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (2019) 72, 1509–1517 «Treatment of finger degloving injury with acellular dermal matrices: Functional and aesthetic results» by Maruccia et al. 1 Maruccia M. Marannino P.C. Elia R. et al. Treatment of finger degloving injury with acellular dermal matrices: functional and aesthetic results. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019; 72 (Epub 2019 May 22): 1509-1517https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.05.029 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (5) Google Scholar Although we agree with the authors about the utility of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) in FDI (finger degloving injuries) we found in our experience that the chemo-physical structure of these matrices can affect the functional and aesthetic outcome in skin substitution. Treatment of finger degloving injury with acellular dermal matrices: Functional and aesthetic resultsJournal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryVol. 72Issue 9PreviewFinger degloving injuries (FDIs) represent a challenge in hand surgery. When replantation is not possible, several techniques including loco-regional flaps, pocket abdominal flaps and free flaps have been described as methods to provide skin cover and avoid finger shortening. The aim of this study is to present our experience with acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) in the treatment of FDI. Full-Text PDF Reply to comment on “Treatment of finger degloving injury with acellular dermal matrices: Functional and aesthetic results”Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryVol. 73Issue 9PreviewFirst, we would like to thank Giovannini et al.1 for their interest in our paper.2 Full-Text PDF
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