Publications by authors named "M Miguel-Ferrero"
Unlabelled: Early debridement of partial-thickness burns and coverage with skin substitutes is currently the standard of care in children, although there is currently no "gold standard" skin substitute. Our aim is to compare the effectiveness of three different skin substitutes, analyzing the medium- and long-term outcomes.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on burn patients under 18 years admitted to our Burn Unit between 2015 and 2021, who were divided into 3 groups according to the type of skin substitute used (EZ-derm®, Biobrane®, and Suprathel®).
Background: Acellular dermal matrices have long been used for complex abdominal wall closure and, more recently, for ostomy reconstruction.
Purpose: To describe ostomy reconstruction with acellular flowable dermal matrix (AFDM) in a pediatric patient with a complex abdominal wall defect.
Case Report: A 14-year-old female who was diagnosed with unspecific hemorrhagic colitis at age 6 months and who underwent several abdominal surgeries (including total colectomy and terminal ileostomy) reported frequent, severe periostomy skin ulcerations secondary to improper fitting and ostomy bag leakage due to multiple periostomy skin retraction as a result of multiple abdominal scars.
Risk factors for sequelae after surgery for lymphatic malformations in children.
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify factors associated with permanent complications after surgery for lymphatic malformations (LMs) in children, emphasizing the need for selective surgical intervention.
- Out of 112 children operated on between 2001 and 2021, younger patients (under 1 year) and those with cervicofacial and microcystic LMs faced higher complication rates, mostly neurological.
- The findings suggest that less aggressive surgical methods may lead to fewer complications without compromising long-term cure rates, advocating for caution in surgical approaches.