Head & Neck Surgery

CSF Leaks and Dural Repairs - Biodesign is natural extracellular matrix (ECM) derived from porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS). The ECM is a complex latticework of proteins and structural molecules that help guide the ingrowth of cells. The SIS material is decellularized but preserves the natural matrix molecules such as collagen, proteoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans. The result is an open lattice structure scaffold that, when implanted, provides a location for host cells to infiltrate and remodel into vascularized tissue.