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Phlebologie 2016; 45(02): 93-98
DOI: 10.12687/phleb2305-2-2016
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Marine Omega3 wound matrix for the treatment of complicated wounds

Experiences associated with amputations in the lower limb in diabetic patientsOmega-3-Wundmatrix zur Behandlung komplizierter WundenErfahrungen nach Amputationen an der unteren Extremität bei Patienten mit Diabetes mellitus
T. T. Trinh
1   Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Germany
,
F. Dünschede
1   Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Germany
,
C.-F. Vahl
1   Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Germany
,
B. Dorweiler
1   Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Germany
› Author AffiliationsWe thank the Institute of Molecular Biology, Sandra Ritz, M.D. at IMB, Mainz for providing assistance with the imaging software Fiji (Image J) for quantification of wound area.
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received: 04 February 2016

accepted: 10 February 2016

Publication Date:
21 December 2017 (online)

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Summary

Introduction Complicated wounds in the lower extremity can arise as a consequence of insufficient soft-tissue coverage after amputations in diabetic patients. The Kerecis® Omega3 wound matrix is a decellularized skin matrix derived from codfish and represents an alternative treatment option to achieve wound healing.

Methods 5 patients with diabetes mellitus and complicated wounds in the lower limb with exposed bony segments were treated with the Omega3 wound matrix between November 2014 and November 2015. Following initial debridement in the operating room, the wound matrix was applied and covered with a silicone mesh. In the further course, wound treatment was conducted on outpatient setting.

Results In total, 7 wounds were treated with localization at the level of the thigh (n=2) and the forefoot (n=5). For the wounds at the thigh, it took 26 weeks to achieve wound closure, whereas the wounds at the level of the forefoot showed healing times between 13 and 41 weeks. In all patients, a reduction of analgetics intake was noted when the treatment with the Omega3 wound matrix was initiated.

Conclusion The Kerecis® Omega3 wound matrix represents a viable treatment option in complicated wounds in the lower limb of diabetic patients to circumvent an otherwise necessary proximalization of amputation level. Further studies comparing the Omega3 wound matrix with appropriate control groups of standard therapies for soft-tissue conditioning/coverage like negative pressure therapy, biosurgery and other acellular dermal matrices are warranted.

Zusammenfassung

Fragestellung Problemwunden nach Amputationen bei Diabetikern können aus insuffizienter Weichteildeckung vergesellschaftet mit freiliegenden Knochenanteilen resultieren. Die Omega3-Wundmatrix (Kerecis®) stellt eine alternative Wundauflage dar, die aus der Haut des Kabeljau durch entsprechende Verfahren wie Dezellularisierung gewonnen wird und seit kurzem in Deutschland verfügbar ist.

Methode Wir berichten über 5 Patienten (1 Frau) mit Problemwunden nach Amputationen, bei denen eine Proximalisierung des Amputationsniveaus drohte. Bei mehreren Patienten war zuvor eine konventionelle Wundbehandlung mit Vakuumtherapie teils über mehrere Wochen ohne durchgreifenden Erfolg durchgeführt worden. Die Erstapplikation der Omega3-Wundmatrix (Kerecis®) nach Debridement und Abdeckung mittels feuchtem Verband erfolgte im OP unter stationären Bedingungen, danach wurden die Patienten einmal wöchentlich ambulant versorgt.

Ergebnisse Insgesamt behandelten wir sieben Problemwunden mit Wundlokalisation am Oberschenkelstumpf (n=2) nach Ober-schenkelamputation bzw. Vorfuß nach Vorfuß- (n=4) bzw. Zehenamputation (n=1). Die Oberschenkelwunden zeigten nach 26 Wochen eine komplette Abheilung. Die Wunden am Vorfuß waren nach 13–41 Wochen verschlossen. Zusätzlich war bei allen Patienten innerhalb der ersten 2 Behandlungswochen mit Kerecis® eine deutliche Verminderung der lokalen Wundschmerzen zu verzeichnen.

Schlussfolgerung Die Behandlung mit dem Omega-3-fettsäurehaltigen Fischhautpräparat (Kerecis®) stellt einen wirksamen Ansatz in der Behandlung von Problemwunden nach Amputationen bei Diabetikern dar. Weitere Untersuchungen sind notwendig, um die Granulations- und Reepithelialisierungsfunktion sowie die zusätzlich vorhandene analgetische bzw. antinozizeptive Wirkung dieses Präparates genauer zu evaluieren.

Keywords

Diabetic ulcer - wound healing - wound matrix - amputation

Schlüsselwörter

Diabetisches Ulkus - Wundheilung - Wundma-trix - Amputation
 

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