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Chen J, Lopez CD, Girard AO, Abousy M, Redett RJ, Groves M, Yang R. Dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane allografts for myelomeningocele and wound reconstruction. Childs Nerv Syst 2021; 37:3721-3731. [PMID: 34609611 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05352-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A growing body of literature demonstrates the clinical promise of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM), a cryopreserved tissue product derived from placental amniotic membrane, to enhance post-operative wound healing. The purpose of this study is to review the potential of dHACM to facilitate post-surgical and myelomeningocele wound repair. A comprehensive literature search of PubMed was conducted to identify studies investigating dHACM use in pediatric and surgical wound care published from inception to October 2020. For each study, patient characteristics, wound characteristics, and outcomes following dHACM application were documented and assessed. Of the 190 articles reviewed, 15 publications were included in the final analysis. Results demonstrated that the average wound healing time varied across clinical indications (e.g., 14 days for trauma reconstruction to 116 days for Moh's surgery repair). Across indications, pediatric patients had shorter healing periods compared to adults (P < 0.01). Chronic wounds (> four weeks old) were documented in both adult (n = 3) and pediatric (n = 2) wound repair publications; all chronic surgical wounds demonstrated complete wound closure with dHACM. No complications from dHACM use were reported. Advantages of dHACM included increased patient satisfaction, cost-savings, and faster wound healing. We then present two cases of myelomeningocele wound repair facilitated successfully by dHACM. Overall, dHACM proves to successfully expedite wound repair in pediatric patients with chronic or complicated wounds such as those from myelomeningocele repair. It is important for surgeons to consider wound duration, size, and patient age to better predict graft success in enhancing wound repair.
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- Jonlin Chen
- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, Suite 8161, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, Suite 8161, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, Suite 8161, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, Suite 8161, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, Suite 8161, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, Suite 8161, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
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Using of Amniotic Membrane Derivatives for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11120941. [PMID: 34940442 PMCID: PMC8706466 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11120941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Amniotic membrane grafts have some therapeutic potential for wounds healing. Early application of amniotic membrane turned out as beneficial in healing ulcers, burns, and dermal injuries. Since the second half of the 20th century, the autotransplants of amniotic/chorion tissue have been also used for the treatment of chronic neuropathic wounds, cornea surface injuries, pterygium and conjunctivochalasis, and dental and neurosurgical applications. The aim of this publication is to prepare a coherent overview of amniotic membrane derivatives use in the field of wound healing and also its efficacy. In total 60 publications and 39 posters from 2000-2020 were examined. In these examined publications of case studies with known study results was an assemblage of 1141 patients, and from this assemblage 977 were successfully cured. In case of posters, the assemblage is 570 patients and 513 successfully cured. From the investigated data it is clear that the treatment efficacy is very high-86% and 90%, respectively. Based on this information the use of the amniotic membrane for chronic wounds can be considered highly effective.
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Berhane CC, Brantley K, Williams S, Sutton E, Kappy C. An evaluation of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane allografts for pressure ulcer treatment: a case series. J Wound Care 2019; 28:S4-S10. [DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2019.28.sup5.s4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Objective: Pressure ulcers (PU; also known as pressure injuries) affect about three million adults in the US and cost an estimated $11 billion dollars annually to treat. Prevention is most desirable, however, once a patient develops a PU, the focus shifts to effective treatment and rapid closure to improve health outcomes. We sought to evaluate outcomes in 10 patients with category II and III PUs treated with dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) allografts. Method: All patients were treated with weekly application of dHACM plus standard wound care (SoC) and followed for eight weeks. Results: Of the PUs, two were category II and eight were category III. The average PU size at dHACM initiation was 3.42±1.76cm2. After the first application of dHACM 7/10 (70%) of PUs responded to treatment with a reduction in wound size. Within two weeks of dHACM initiation into the plan of care, 4/10 (40%) of PUs had reduced in size by >50%. By week four, 60% of PUs (6/10) had reduced in size by >50%. Overall, during the eight week evaluation period, 9/10 PUs reduced in size, three of which healed completely. Conclusion: dHACM allografts appear to be a viable treatment option for category II and III PUs.
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- Chi Chi Berhane
- Department of Reconstructive Surgery, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA, US
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- Department of Reconstructive Surgery, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA, US
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- Department of Reconstructive Surgery, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA, US
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- Department of Reconstructive Surgery, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA, US
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- Department of Reconstructive Surgery, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA, US
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Garoufalis M, Nagesh D, Sanchez PJ, Lenz R, Park SJ, Ruff JG, Tien A, Goldsmith J, Seat A. Use of Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Allografts in More Than 100 Patients with Six Major Types of Refractory Nonhealing Wounds. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2018; 108:84-89. [PMID: 29634297 DOI: 10.7547/17-039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biochemical properties of the amniotic membrane help modulate inflammation and enhance soft-tissue healing. In controlled trials, the efficacy of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) allografts has been established. Our purpose is to describe our experience with using dHACM to treat nonhealing wounds of various etiologies. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of deidentified data from 117 consecutive patients treated in an outpatient clinic with dHACM allografts with wounds of various etiologies over 2 years. The decision to use advanced wound-care treatments is based on rate of healing observed after initiation of standard wound care and patient risk factors. Eligibility for treatments such as amniotic membrane allografts includes wounds without 50% reduction after 4 weeks, or earlier in patients deemed to be at high risk for nonhealing or with a history of chronic wounds. In micronized or sheet formulation, dHACM is applied to the wound weekly after sharp/mechanical debridement as necessary, and wound-care practices appropriate for wound type and location are continued. RESULTS Thirty-four percent of allograft recipients had diabetic foot ulcers, 25% had venous leg ulcers, 20% had surgical wounds, 14% had pressure ulcers, 6% had ischemic wounds, and 2% had traumatic wounds. Complete healing occurred in 91.1% of treated patients, with a mean ± SD number of weekly applications per healed wound of 5.1 ± 4.2. CONCLUSIONS In addition to wounds of diabetic origin, dHACM can significantly expedite healing in refractory wounds of varying etiologies.
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- Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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The Use of Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membranes in the Treatment of Burns and Complex Wounds: Current and Future Applications. Ann Plast Surg 2017; 78:S11-S13. [PMID: 28079550 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000000983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Historically, biologic materials found in nature have been used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes, although their widespread use may be limited due to challenges in obtaining and properly preparing the material for safe clinical use. Amniotic membrane has long been recognized to possess unique properties favorable for healing. Dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane allografts are commercially available for use in multiple sizes and configurations applicable for a variety of clinical settings and presentations. The purpose of this article is to review the therapeutic properties of amniotic membrane.
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Serena TE, Yaakov R, DiMarco D, Le L, Taffe E, Donaldson M, Miller M. Dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane treatment of venous leg ulcers: correlation between 4-week and 24-week outcomes. J Wound Care 2016; 24:530-4. [PMID: 26551645 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2015.24.11.530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate correct correlation between an intermediate rate of wound reduction (40% wound area reduction after 4-weeks treatment) and complete healing at 24 weeks in patients with a venous leg ulcer (VLU). METHOD A retrospective follow-up study of patients completing a multicenter randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing the number of patients achieving at least 40% healing of their VLU within 4-weeks of treatment with either dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) allograft or multilayer compression only was conducted. Outcomes assessed were rates of complete healing within 24 weeks of enrolment and days to healing. Data were divided into two groups based on status at RCT completion (healed at least 40% yes or no). Correct correlation with status at 4 weeks and complete healing within 24 weeks was determined. Clinical characteristics were also compared for patients with and without correct correlation between 4-week and 24-week status. RESULTS We identified 55 patients at 5 study sites. Some 47 without complete healing during the initial study were eligible. As three patients were lost to follow-up we evaluated 44 records. Of these, 20 (45.4%) had reduced wound size of ≥40% and 24 (55%) had <40% reduction during the initial study. Complete healing occurred in 16/20 (80%) of the ≥40% group at a mean of 46 days, p=0.0027 and 8/24 (33.3%) of the <40% group at a mean of 103.6 days, p=0.0023. Overall, correct correlation of status at 4 weeks and ultimate healing status of VLU occurred in 32/44 patients (73%). CONCLUSION These results confirm that the intermediate outcome used in our initial study is a viable predictor of ultimate VLU healing.
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- T E Serena
- SerenaGroup, 90 Sherman St. Cambridge, MA 02140
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- SerenaGroup, 90 Sherman St. Cambridge, MA 02140
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- St. Vincent's Medical Center, 232 West 25th Street. Erie, PA 16544 Continued page 532
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- Wound Center, St John Medical Center, 4812 S. 109th E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74146
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- Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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- Metrowest Medical Center, 115 Lincoln St. Framingham, MA 01702
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- Miller Care Group, 8355 Rockville Rd, Suite 120 Indianapolis, IN 46234
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