scholarly journals Minimally Invasive Technologies for Treatment of HTS and Keloids: Fractional Laser

2020 ◽  
pp. 279-285
Author(s):  
M. Tretti Clementoni ◽  
E. Azzopardi

AbstractThis chapter presents a state-of-the-art insight into the use of fractional laser for the management of this complex problem. In particular, we focus on the management of complex scars such as those occurring post-burn injury and split-thickness skin grafting.

1991 ◽  
Vol 81 (8) ◽  
pp. 435-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
ME Leen ◽  
M Feldman ◽  
S Schoenberger ◽  
KC Chae

Split-thickness skin grafting of the foot following a burn injury provides excellent coverage to promote early rehabilitation and to facilitate healing. When compared to a more slowly healing, cosmetically unacceptable secondary granulation process, grafting is especially important for the young, active patient for whom hospitalization and immobilization are difficult to maintain. Cosmetic results are also a great concern, especially in the female sector of this age group. The case presentation shows grafting as a successful means of treatment in consideration of these primary goals.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S253-S254
Author(s):  
Greta M Rucks ◽  
Rachel B Gonzalez ◽  
Susan L Smith ◽  
Howard G Smith

Abstract Introduction The hand and upper extremity is one of the most common sites for burn injury. The total body surface area (TBSA) of the hand is small but the resultant impairment can limit a patient’s ability to return to functional independence. Split thickness skin grafting (STSG) has long been supported in the literature as the main means of treatment following full thickness burn injury. Surgical placement of STSG is often followed by a period of immobilization to the grafted area for graft adherence. The length of time which the grafted area is immobilized has evolved over time as surgical methods have improved. There is no set standard to balance the length of time necessary to prevent complications while maintaining functional mobility. A literature review revealed several studies and a meta-analysis examining the optimal timing for immobilization and bedrest following STSG to the lower extremities. Additional studies have examined guidelines for range of motion protocols and splinting as well as reconstructive procedures for improved function following burn injury. There are currently no studies examining the optimal timing for immobility following the placement of STSG and the implications this can have on functional independence. The proposed study details the results of one burn center’s standard of treatment following STSG to the upper extremity. Methods Following obtaining approval from the IRB, deidentified data was retrospectively collected from the electronic medical record from January 1, 2014-January 1, 2019 for all inpatients ages 18 and up who underwent split thickness skin grafting to the upper extremity. Results Data collected from 2014–2018 revealed a decreasing trend in the days of immobilization following STSG from an average of 4 days to 2 days to the resumption of range of motion (ROM). Additional trends include a decrease in the utilization of splinting as a prophylactic treatment for contractures with a shift towards interventional splinting. Access to home health care services upon hospital discharge also showed a decline from 2014–2018. Conclusions The decrease in days of immobilization following STSG combined with the shift from prophylactic to interventional splinting put more emphasis on increasing patient autonomy for functional independence. This trend coincides with a significant decrease in the utilization of home health services upon hospital discharge in the same time period. Applicability of Research to Practice The findings of this retrospective study provide evidence supporting that decreasing the length of immobilization following STSG to 2 days did not result in an increase in post-operative complications. There was also not a significant decrease in functional independence found with a change in splinting practices from prophylactic to interventional.


2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Kęstutis Maslauskas ◽  
Rytis Rimdeika ◽  
Jolita Rapolienė ◽  
Tarvilas Norkus ◽  
Žilvinas Saladžinskas ◽  
...  

Kęstutis Maslauskas1, Rytis Rimdeika1, Jolita Rapolienė3, Tarvilas Norkus1, Žilvinas Saladžinskas2, Paulius Karčauskas31 Kauno medicinos universiteto klinikųChirurgijos klinikosPlastinės ir rekonstrukcinės chirurgijos skyrius2 Kauno medicinos universiteto klinikųChirurgijos klinika3 Kauno medicinos universitetas,Eivenių g. 2, LT-50009, KaunasEl paštas: [email protected] Įvadas KMUK Chirurgijos klinikos Plastinės chirurgijos ir nudegimų skyriuje (2001 01–2004 06) atliktas randomizuotas atsitiktinių imčių tyrimas, kuriuo lyginti du gydymo metodai. Ligoniai ir metodai Traukiant vokus pacientai suskirstyti į grupes. Patekusiems į A grupę pacientams per 7 paras nuo nudegimo atliekama nekrektomija ir dalies storio autodermoplastika. Pacientams, patekusiems į B grupę, atliekami perrišimai vartojant sidabro sulfadiaziną, o atsidalijus negyvybingiems audiniams, – autodermoplastika. Iš stacionaro pacientai išrašomi sugijus >95% žaizdų. Kontrolės metu tiriami pirštų ir riešo aktyvūs ir pasyvūs judesiai, matuojama pirštų ir plaštakos jėga. Tirta 71 nudegusios plaštakos funkcija (44 pacientai). Rezultatai Lygindami minėtų grupių pacientų riešo judesius nustatėme, kad riešo judesių amplitudė atliekant fleksinius, ekstenzinius judesius, radialinis ir ulnarinis nuokrypis buvo didesni A grupės. Palyginus nykščio metakarpofalanginių ir interfalanginių sąnarių fleksinių judesių amplitudę bei ekstenziją per interfalanginius sąnarius, taip pat nykščio atitraukimą ir opoziciją išsiaiškinome, kad statistiškai reikšmingai geresnė funkcija buvo A (ankstyvos plastikos) grupės. Nustatėme statistiškai reikšmingą skirtumą lygindami visų pirštų fleksinius judesius per metakarpofalanginius, proksimalinius interfalanginius ir distalinius interfalanginius sąnarius. Lygindami ekstenzinius judesius per sąnarius, statistiškai reikšmingo skirtumo negavome. Pirštų ir plaštakų jėga buvo didesnė ankstyvos nekrektomijos ir plastikos, t. y. A, grupėje. Išvados Plaštakų nudegimą gydant ankstyva nekrektomija ir plastika, žaizdos sugyja greičiau, atkuriama didesnė riešo ir pirštų judesių amplitudė, plaštakos jėga, sutrumpėja paciento gydymo ligoninėje trukmė ir sumažėja gydymo išlaidos. Reikšminiai žodžiai: plaštakų sužalojimas, nudegimas, nekrektomija, plastika Comparative study of hand burn treatment Kęstutis Maslauskas1, Rytis Rimdeika1, Jolita Rapolienė3, Tarvilas Norkus1, Žilvinas Saladžinskas2, Paulius Karčauskas3 Objective During the period 01.2001–06.2004 in the Unit of Plastic Surgery and Burns of Kaunas Medical University Hospital a prospective randomised clinical trial was performed to compare two methods of treatment. Patient and methods Patients were selected into two groups by the envelope method. For patients in group A, necrectomy and immediate split thickness skin grafting were performed during the first 7 days after burn injury. In group B, daily local applications of silversulfadiazine and escharectomy with delayed split thickness skin grafting were performed. Patients were discharged from hospital when wound healing more than 95% was achieved. During the control, measurement of movements of all wrist and finger joints was performed. Also, the power of fingers and of all hand was measured. We examined 71 burned hands (44 patients). Results Comparing wrist flexion, extension, ulnar and radial deviation we found that the amplitude of movements was statistically significantly better in group A. Thumb flexion, extension, abduction and opposition were also better in the early necrectomy group. Conclusions The amplitude of movements of metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and distal interphalangeal joints as well as the strength of fingers and hands were statistically better in group of early necrectomy with immediate split thickness skin grafting. Keywords: hand burns, hand injuries, grafting, early grafting


2019 ◽  
Vol 184 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 16-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khurshid Alam ◽  
Steven L A Jeffery

Abstract When treating large burns, autologous skin availability becomes a problem and burn surgeons rely heavily on allogenic and xenogeneic skin for temporary coverage after excision. Application of cadaveric and pig skin grafts carries a risk of auto-immune response and risk of viral and bacterial diseases transmission, and there are many cultural and religious rejections for use of porcine grafts. There has recently become available an alternative resource of xenograft using acellular fish skin (KerecisTM Omega3 Burn). This has been described as providing an effective, safe, efficient skin substitute, free of the risk of transmission of viral disease, and auto-immune reaction risk. Methods Ten patients having split-thickness skin grafting for burn injury were treated with the fish skin xenografts. Results There were no adverse reactions noted on the use of the fish skin grafts. No patient had any reaction to the fish skin and there was a zero incidence of infection. The handling of the fish skin was excellent, a robust and pliable xenograft that was easy to apply. The quality of donor site healing was judged to be good in all cases. Both the analgesic effect noted and the relatively short average times until 100% re-epithelialization are promising. We also illustrate two cases where the dressing was used to treat superficial burns.


Diabetes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 111-OR
Author(s):  
ELLIOT WALTERS ◽  
GREG STIMAC ◽  
NEHA RAJPAL ◽  
IRAM NAZ ◽  
TAMMER ELMARSAFI ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S190-S191
Author(s):  
Joshua Frost ◽  
Nathan Hallier ◽  
Tanir Moreno ◽  
Jared Covell ◽  
Ryan Keck ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction A critical component of split-thickness skin grafting is the fixation of the skin graft to the wound site. Graft displacement can result in graft failure, especially during the initial 48–72 hours following application. The most common method of securing grafts is with the use of staples, sometimes with the addition of fibrin glue in order to aid both graft adhesion and homeostasis. The use of staples, however, is associated with significant levels of patient discomfort, especially during staple removal. A possible alternative to staples is the use of liquid adhesives, in combination with steri-strips, to anchor the edges of skin grafts to intact skin. Certain liquid adhesives, such as gum-based resins, are cheaper to use than staples and offer the potential to secure small split-thickness skin grafts without the associated pain of staples. In this pilot study, we examined the effectiveness of using a combination of gum-based resin (Gum Mastic-Storax-Msal-Alcohol), fibrin glue, and steri-strips to secure partial-thickness grafts in 8 patients without the use of staples or sutures. Methods Patients were included in the study who required split-thickness skin grafts to treat wounds involving less than or equal to 15% total surface body area and whose wounds were not located in areas prone to graft displacement, such as the axilla and groin. For each patient, skin grafts were secured using fibrin glue (sprayed over the entire wound), and a combination of liquid adhesive and steri-strips applied around the wound perimeter. The success of each graft was determined by the percentage of graft take. Results From January 1st, 2020 to April 30th, 2020, 8 patients were identified who fit the inclusion criteria. Five of the patients received grafts to their lower extremities, two patients received grafts to their upper extremities, and one of the patients received a graft to the torso. The average wound site that was grafted was 116.7 cm2. Average graft take among the 8 patients was 96.9%, with a range of 90%-100%. No complications at the graft site were noted, such as hematomas or any other event that resulted in graft displacement or failure. Conclusions The results of the study demonstrate that a combination of liquid adhesive, fibrin glue, and steri-strips, can be used as an effective alternative to staples in small split-thickness skin grafts. The use of liquid adhesive in place of staples was advantageous because it eliminated to need for staple removal, which resulted in less discomfort for the patient and less work for the nursing staff.


2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prescilia Isedeh ◽  
Ahmed Al Issa ◽  
Henry W. Lim ◽  
Smita S. Mulekar ◽  
Sanjeev V. Mulekar

Background Patients with segmental vitiligo (SV), unlike those with nonsegmental vitiligo (NSV), have a more predictable course and are more responsive to surgery. Objective To report 10 patients with SV treated with the melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation procedure (MKTP), who responded with unusual responses not previously reported in the literature. Methods This is a retrospective, observational study that reports 10 patients with SV who underwent the MKTP between May 2003 and May 2012. Results Two patients had successful repigmentation after split-thickness skin grafting after failure of the MKTP. Two patients developed a hypopigmented ring at a margin of the MKTP-treated area. One patient had complete repigmentation after a second MKTP. Two patients developed koebnerization of the recipient site. Three patients developed new vitiligo patches in previously unaffected areas after the MKTP. Conclusions Uncommon and even suboptimal responses can occur following the MKTP in SV patients. There is a need for studies to provide better understanding and outcomes for SV patients undergoing the MKTP.


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