Abstract:
Background. Cormatrix is an innovation in bioengineering, introduced in the medical world in
2013. The material is based on the extracellular matrix derived from the porcine intestine
submucosa, allowing for tissue restructure and growth in the "site" where it is used. The
composition consists of collagen, glycosaminoglycans, glycoproteins, proteoglycans and growth
factors VEGF, FGF. The superior characteristics are given by acellularity, resistance to infection,
anti-inflammatory effect and immunomodulator, the most important element being the reactivity
depending on the impulse from the tissue where it is involved.
