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Khalpey, Z., Marsh, K.M., Ferng, A., Riaz, I.B., Friedman, M., Indik, J., Avery, R., Jokerst, C. and Oliva, I. (2015) First in Man: Amniotic Patch Reduces Postoperative Inflammation. American Journal of Medicine, 128, e5-e6.

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• TITLE: Human Amniotic Membrane Promotes Antimicrobial Microenvironment in a Device-Related Infection

  AUTHORS: Alice S. Ferng, Katherine M. Marsh, Tia R. Pilikian, Alana Connell, Courtney Hemphill, Samata Paidy, Ray Runyan, John Konhilas, Zain Khalpey

  KEYWORDS: Antimicrobial, Amniotic Membrane, Ventricular Assist Device

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Vol.9 No.2, February 29, 2016

  ABSTRACT: Hospital inquired post-operative infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients receiving left ventricular assist devices. We present the case of a patient who acquired Candida albicans and Staphylococci infections following left ventricular assist device implantation. Use of standard antibiotics caused the infection to worsen, thus an amniotic membrane patch was used as a last-resort treatment. Within 6 weeks of the amniotic membrane patch treatment, the infection resolved, the wound appeared exceptionally clean upon inspection, and granulation tissue was present. After the infection resolved, a successful latissimusdorsi tissue flap procedure was completed and the patient made a full recovery.