Use of 'stacked' dermal template: Biodegradable temporising matrix to close a large myelomeningocele defect in a newborn.

We have illustrated the successful use of NovoSorb BTM as a DRT to achieve closure of a large lumbosacral myelomeningocele without complication and with longstanding stability. We believe this technique provides reconstructive teams with an alternative option that is effective, safe and reproducible and which spares local tissues for future elective reconstructive procedures, should they be required.