Abstract
Lyophilized Porcine Skin (METASKIN) was applied to 31 cases of raw wound surface caused by surgical procedures or injuries in the oral and facial regions.
In 12 out of 31 cases it was applied to the exposed bone tissue of the maxilla or mandible, in 6 it was done to defect of oral mucous membrane, in 10 it was held over the alveolar socket after extraction of the partialy erupted mandibular third molar, in 2 to cover the donor site in plastic surgery, and in one case to cover granulating surface of the excoriation of the upper lip.
The application with the fixation and immobilization of Lyophilized Porcine Skin to the exposed soft or bone tissue successfully prevented postoperative bleeding, aided in holding sufficient clot, relieved postoperative pain originating from the exposed tissue, and prevented food debris entering into the wound, especially into the alveolar socket after tooth extraction. Thus, it was found useful in promoting healing and preventing complications in these cases.
The literature of application of Lyophilized Porcine Skin in the maxillofacial region were reviewed.
