Splinting the penis for split skin grafting: Use of longitudinally split plastic syringe

ABSTRACTWe describe a new method of splinting the penile shaft following split skin grafting for avulsion injuries of the penis. A 10 ml syringe is split longitudinally and one half is applied either dorsally or ventrally after placing absorbent dressing on the grafted area. This is then held in place with either tape or bandage.

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Splinting the penis for split skin grafting: Use of longitudinally split plastic syringe

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery ◽

10.4103/0970-0358.29547 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 167

Author(s):

RameshKumar Sharma ◽

Chacko Cyriac

Keyword(s):

Skin Grafting ◽

Split Skin Grafting ◽

Plastic Syringe ◽

Split Skin

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A new method of split skin graft (Foils in split skin grafting)

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ◽

10.1097/00006534-196607000-00052 ◽

1966 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

pp. 82

Author(s):

&NA;

Keyword(s):

Skin Graft ◽

Skin Grafting ◽

New Method ◽

Split Skin Graft ◽

Split Skin Grafting ◽

Split Skin

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Randomized clinical trial of donor-site wound dressings after split-skin grafting.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.717995277.793475234 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Marian Northington

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Donor Site ◽

Skin Grafting ◽

Wound Dressings ◽

Split Skin Grafting ◽

Split Skin

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MANAGEMENT OF POST BURN CONTRACTURE OF NECK IN A TERTIARY BURN CARE CENTRE

10.36106/ijsr/2601210 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 33-35

Author(s):

Nangineedi Nagaprasad ◽

Karthik G B

Keyword(s):

Surgical Planning ◽

Skin Grafting ◽

Burn Care ◽

Split Skin Grafting ◽

Contracture Release ◽

Common Problems ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

Split Skin ◽

Burn Contractures

Background: Post burn contracture is one of the most common problems in our country and usually seen in lower socio-economic people. Burn contractures of the neck can produce a signicant impact on quality of life by reducing a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living Methods: A prospective study was conducted with a sample size of 30 patients with post burn neck contracture conducted for a duration of 24 months. After meticulous surgical planning, patients underwent contracture release and split skin grafting/z-plasty followed by rigorous splintage and physiotherapy. Majority of the patients were in the age group of 11-30 years (63%).70% of the Results: patients sustained burns in the range of 21-40% and 80% were due to ame burns.46.66% (14) of patients had severe contracture while 13.33% (4) had extensive mento-sternal adhesions. 90% of the patients underwent release + SSG while 10% underwent z-plasty. Postoperatively cervico-mental angle of 100-120 degrees was achieved Skin grafting is a simple, reliable and safe operation however postoperative splinting is n Conclusion: ecessary. The use of skin grafts continues to deliver excellent results with adequate restoration of cervico-mental angle.

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