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. 2024 Mar 8;13(6):1550.
doi: 10.3390/jcm13061550.

Acellular Dermal Matrices as an New Alternative for Treatment in Reproductive Organ Static Disorders: A Pilot Study

Marcin Sadłocha  1 , Kaja Skowronek  1 , Wojciech Łabuś  2 , Jakub Staniczek  1 , Maisa Mansar-Dyrbuś  1 , Rafał Stojko  1
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Acellular Dermal Matrices as an New Alternative for Treatment in Reproductive Organ Static Disorders: A Pilot Study

Marcin Sadłocha et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

Background: The study aimed to evaluate the clinical effects of utilizing acellular dermal matrix (ADM) for treating pelvic organ prolapse. The motivation behind exploring a new treatment method stems from the limited efficacy of current surgical options, which are often associated with side effects. Methods: Ten patients with reproductive organ prolapse underwent surgery at the Chair and Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Oncology in Katowice. ADM was used as a support material, with eight patients receiving double TOT and two undergoing a six-point fixation mesh procedure. Pelvic organ prolapse was evaluated pre-operatively and one month post-surgery using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) System. General medical history and complaints were assessed using the short form (PFDIQ-SF20). The study included ten patients aged 39 to 71 (mean: 63.6 years), all with a history of at least one vaginal delivery (mean of two). None had undergone a cesarean section. Four patients exhibited POP-Q 3, and five had POP-Q 2. Results: The mean PFDIQ-SF20 score before surgery was 70.6 points. No major complications occurred during or after surgery. One patient experienced a vaginal fungal infection and an allergic reaction to sutures. Post-operation, ailments reduced by an average of 60.76 points, with five patients reporting no complaints. Conclusions: ADM emerges as a material of interest for gynecological surgery, with initial reports highlighting its effectiveness and optimistic safety profile. Further research is warranted to explore its potential as a promising option in pelvic organ prolapse treatment.

Keywords: acellular dermal matrix; allogenic implant; pelvic organ prolapse; polypropylene mesh; static disorders.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest, indicating transparency and ethical conduct in the research.

Figures

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Acellular dermal matrix—mesh template.
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Acellular dermal matrix—final implant.
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Acellular dermal matrix—six-point mesh concept.
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Acellular dermal matrix—intra-corporal location.
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