Optimizing Wound Healing in Radial Forearm Donor Sites: A Comparative Study of Ulnar-Based Flap and Split-Thickness Skin Grafting DOI Creative Commons
A Galazka, Katarzyna Stawarz,

Karolina Bieńkowska‐Pluta

et al.

Biomedicines, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 1131 - 1131

Published: May 7, 2025

Background: The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is a common technique in head and neck reconstructive surgery. This study aimed to compare the clinical biochemical outcomes of wound healing following ulnar-based transposition (UBTF) versus split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) for donor site closure, with particular emphasis on tissue regeneration. Materials Methods: A total 24 patients (6 women, 18 men), underwent RFFF reconstruction. was closed using UBTF 10 cases, while STSG performed 14 cases. Postoperative complications—including necrosis, edema, hematoma, infection, dehiscence—along times were assessed daily during first seven postoperative days at monthly follow-ups over six months. Pre- analyses included hemoglobin (HB), white blood cell count (WBC), platelets (PLT), albumin, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. An aesthetic evaluation also performed. Results: two groups homogeneous. complications occurred more frequently group, which demonstrated significantly longer (p = 0.0004). In contrast, group showed better terms color 0.000021), texture 0.000018), stability 0.0398). Additionally, pre- PLT counts higher 0.001 p 0.043, respectively). Conclusions: While remains well-established method closure harvest, this demonstrates that viable alternative associated outcomes.

Language: Английский

Regenerative Medicine in Plastic Surgery: The Role of Stem Cells and Bioprinting DOI Creative Commons
Kirolos Eskandar

Regenesis repair rehabilitation., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The Next Frontier in Aesthetics: 3D Bioprinting for Personalized Skin Regeneration DOI Creative Commons
Diala Haykal

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(4)

Published: March 26, 2025

Cosmetic dermatology is entering a new frontier with the advent of 3D bioprinting, technology poised to revolutionize way we approach skin regeneration, aesthetic enhancement, and personalized dermatologic interventions [1]. While initially developed for reconstructive applications, bioprinted may soon redefine anti-aging treatments, scar revision, even volumetric facial rejuvenation. The ability print customized grafts using patient's own cells presents an unprecedented opportunity natural, long-lasting results that go beyond current injectables or energy-based devices [2]. Unlike synthetic fillers collagen stimulators, bioengineered has potential integrate seamlessly native tissue, not just restoring lost elasticity improving texture but also offering truly volume restoration wrinkle repair. development bioinks composed extracellular matrix components, fibroblasts, keratinocytes made it possible recreate full-thickness layers, closely mimicking natural architecture [3]. This breakthrough paves regenerative therapies tailored unique biology, major leap from primarily focus on temporary improvements. Recent studies have already explored possibility bioprinting constructs replicate biomechanical pigmentation properties, which could provide highly solutions ethnic tones, hyperpigmentation disorders, remodeling [1, 4]. be game changer in treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, burn scars, where uniform repigmentation remains significant challenge. What if, instead depigmentation camouflage techniques, bioprint new, pigment-matched skin? implications are enormous. Beyond direct holds promise testing cosmetic formulations, optimizing post-procedure recovery, hosting patient-specific microbiomes. Traditional vitro models lack complexity real skin, limiting predict how skincare products, fillers, treatments will interact human tissue. Bioprinted bridge this gap, serving as functional platforms eliminate need animal more accurate insights into product safety efficacy [5]. With AI-driven modeling, future regeneration becomes precise. AI-assisted tissue engineering optimize scaffold design, ensuring enhance synthesis, modulate inflammation, restore dermal [6]. manage atrophic keloids, aging-related loss, moving us away toward long-term regeneration. possibilities vast, yet surprisingly underexplored research. Despite its promise, raises critical questions about regulatory pathways, accessibility, ethical considerations. Will these classified medical luxury enhancements? Could customized, youthful fuel unrealistic expectations medicine? designer aesthetics shaping beauty trends through consultations, far patients requesting modifications idealized standards rather than restoration? These dermatologists, researchers, policymakers must address continues advance. Another challenge cost accessibility. widely available, expensive largely experimental. become niche service reserved high-end clinics, advancements biofabrication make scalable accessible broader population? considerations taken account transitions lab clinical practice. field continually evolving, now time start conversation reshape treatment paradigms. create personalized, exciting challenge, one lead fundamental shift medicine. As progresses, interdisciplinary collaboration crucial bridging gap between medicine, dermatology, biotechnology. medicine reversing time, bioengineering evolve it. However, further research essential fully understand efficacy, safety, applications. author declares no conflicts interest. data support findings study available references' part.

Language: Английский

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Recent Advances in Biomaterials and Device Technologies for Chronic Wound Healing and Tissue Repair DOI

Treesa Varghese,

Beegam L. Ramlath,

M. Unnimaya

et al.

IGI Global eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 277 - 310

Published: April 25, 2025

Wound healing is a highly complicated event, involving re-vascularization, and re-epithelialization, followed by cellular proliferation, tissue remodeling. Recent technological interventions have great potential in managing healthy wound environment, thus reducing inflammation time while promoting repair. In addition, these inventions enhance the biocompatibility of wounds improve patient's quality life. Major breakthroughs include self-healing hydrogels, hydrocolloids, hydro-fibers, surgical sutures, wearable monitoring systems, environment-responsive dressings, negative pressure therapy devices, growth-factor-based therapy, gene stem-cell bioengineered skin substitutes. This chapter discusses recent advancements care technologies, focussing on biomaterials, biomaterial their applications.

Language: Английский

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The Future of Automated Tissue Engineering: Robotic‐Assisted Strategies for Complex 3D Tissue Bottom‐Up Assembly DOI
Ana Margarida Almeida,

João Mazeda,

Ana Rita Pinho

et al.

Advanced Materials Technologies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 4, 2025

Abstract Over the years, need for novel solutions to replace damaged tissues has led development of new tissue‐engineering strategies. Bottom‐up approaches have gained interest mimicking hierarchical cellular organization and intricate nature tissues. Among these approaches, automated‐assisted techniques, such as robotic handling, potential precisely control spatial building blocks, allowing creation highly specific functional Recognizing handling in tissue engineering, this review provides an overview robot‐assisted bottom‐up engineering complex tissues, highlighting advantages limitations various systems currently being explored. To address growing field, also discusses key considerations assembly living while providing insights into future directions challenges rapidly evolving field.

Language: Английский

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Optimizing Wound Healing in Radial Forearm Donor Sites: A Comparative Study of Ulnar-Based Flap and Split-Thickness Skin Grafting DOI Creative Commons
A Galazka, Katarzyna Stawarz,

Karolina Bieńkowska‐Pluta

et al.

Biomedicines, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 1131 - 1131

Published: May 7, 2025

Background: The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is a common technique in head and neck reconstructive surgery. This study aimed to compare the clinical biochemical outcomes of wound healing following ulnar-based transposition (UBTF) versus split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) for donor site closure, with particular emphasis on tissue regeneration. Materials Methods: A total 24 patients (6 women, 18 men), underwent RFFF reconstruction. was closed using UBTF 10 cases, while STSG performed 14 cases. Postoperative complications—including necrosis, edema, hematoma, infection, dehiscence—along times were assessed daily during first seven postoperative days at monthly follow-ups over six months. Pre- analyses included hemoglobin (HB), white blood cell count (WBC), platelets (PLT), albumin, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. An aesthetic evaluation also performed. Results: two groups homogeneous. complications occurred more frequently group, which demonstrated significantly longer (p = 0.0004). In contrast, group showed better terms color 0.000021), texture 0.000018), stability 0.0398). Additionally, pre- PLT counts higher 0.001 p 0.043, respectively). Conclusions: While remains well-established method closure harvest, this demonstrates that viable alternative associated outcomes.

Language: Английский

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