Split-thickness skin graft of a pedal oil burn in an adolescent female

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 ◽  
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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. e231295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Scupham ◽  
Atul Ingle

The case report discusses split thickness skin grafting in a patient with active psoriasis. This also reports a case of a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshitaka Kubota ◽  
Nobuyuki Mitsukawa ◽  
Kumiko Chuma ◽  
Shinsuke Akita ◽  
Yoshitaro Sasahara ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Early excision and skin grafting are commonly used to treat deep dermal burns (DDBs) of the dorsum of the hand. Partial-thickness debridement (PTD) is one of the most commonly used procedures for the excision of burned tissue of the dorsum of the hand. In contrast, full-thickness debridement (FTD) has also been reported. However, it is unclear whether PTD or FTD is better. Methods In this hospital-based retrospective study, we compared the outcomes of PTD followed by a medium split-thickness skin graft (STSG) with FTD followed by a thick STSG to treat a DDB of the dorsum of the hand in Japanese patients. To evaluate postoperative pigmentation of the skin graft, quantitative analyses were performed using the red, green, and blue (RGB) and the hue, saturation, and brightness (HSB) color spaces. We have organized the manuscript in a manner compliant with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement. Results Data from 11 patients were analyzed. Six hands (five patients) received grafts in the PTD group and eight hands (six patients) received grafts in the FTD group. Graft take was significantly better in the FTD group (median 98 %, interquartile range 95–99) than in the PTD group (median 90 %, interquartile range 85–90) (P < 0.01). Quantitative skin color analyses in both the RGB and HSB color spaces showed that postoperative grafted skin was significantly darker than the adjacent control area in the PTD group, but not in the FTD group. Conclusions There is a possibility that FTD followed by a thick STSG is an option that can reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation after surgery for DDB of the dorsum of the hand in Japanese patients. Further investigation is needed to clarify whether the FTD or the thick STSG or both are the factor for the control of hyperpigmentation.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahul Bamal ◽  
Rakesh Kain

<p class="Default">Split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) is commonly used to cover raw areas of various aetiologies. Donor sites are known to get infected sometimes, but necrotising fasciitis is not often reported. We report here a case of donor-site necrotising fasciitis and its successful management. There is a need for surgeons to stay vigilant for this rare but probable complication of skin grafting.</p>


2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Boonjindasup ◽  
Michael Pinsky ◽  
Carrie Stewart ◽  
Landon Trost ◽  
Abigail Chaffin ◽  
...  

Introduction: Concealed penis (CP) is a rare problem faced by urologists and plastic surgeons. CP occurs secondary to trauma, obesity, or infection. Surgical treatment is individualized and based on patient and provider variables. We aim to review our recent experience using meshed split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) for CP management.Methods: A retrospective review was performed on patients who underwent STSG for CP at our institution. Records were reviewed for demographic, operative, and postoperative variables. Preoperative and postoperative photos were obtained to monitor cosmetic results.Results: Eleven patients underwent CP release with meshed STSG placement. All cases showed improved functional phallic length and good cosmetic results, regardless of etiology.Conclusions: STSG is a viable option for penile coverage for management of this difficult-to-treat CP population. This primary or salvage modality offers excellent cosmetic results and may be used following prior reconstructive attempts.


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.


1995 ◽  
Vol 109 (12) ◽  
pp. 1176-1180 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. R. Leemans ◽  
A. J. M. Balm ◽  
R. T. Gregor ◽  
F. J. M. Hilgers

AbstractThe risk for post-operative exposure of the carotid artery due to skin flap necrosis after major head and neck surgery is increased after previous radiation and in severely malnourished patients. Eight patients are described who presented with an (imminent) carotid exposure one to eight weeks after surgery. Pectoralis major myofascial flap transfer with split thickness skin graft coverage was used for protection of the carotid artery. All cases were managed successfully and healed primarily in two to four weeks with acceptable cosmesis. We advocate immediate treatment in the event of an exposed carotid (or imminent exposure) by a pectoralis major myofascial flap with split-thickness skin grafting.


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 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1735-1740
Author(s):  
Ali A Ali ◽  
Yasir N Qassim ◽  
Ali N Areef

Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) has been applied to a variety of acute and chronic wounds that are difficult to manage, and is associated with improved wound healing outcomes. It involves the application of sub-atmospheric pressure in a controlled way to secure a split-thickness skin graft on the wound that has been sealed with an occlusive dressing.A study was conducted on the patients with a variety of indications for skin grafting, admitted to Azadi Teaching Hospital between March 2010 and August 2017. After the application of split-thickness skin graft, a closed, controlled suction was applied on the wound. The graft was then continuously observed, and the dressing was changed as needed.A total of 39 split-thickness skin grafting procedures were performed on 37 patients (20 male, 17 female), the age of the patients ranging between 7 and 68 years. The average grafted area was 12±70 cm2, and the percent graft take ranged from 90 - 100%.Vacuum-assisted closure opposes the graft firmly on the wound bed, sucks out the seroma and/or hematoma, prevents shearing of the graft and aids in immobilization of the grafted part; thus improving the quantity and quality of the graft take. This study also established that VAC was particularly useful when the wound site is difficult to access, the wound is highly contoured and the conditions are less-than-ideal for complete graft take.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
HEMANG SANGHVI ◽  
SMITHA SEGU ◽  
SHIKHA SANGHVI

Aim: To compare the efficacy of collagen dressing with that of Silver foam in the management of Second Degree superficial burns. Material and methods: A prospective study was done at our Department of burns and plastic surgery from a period January 2016 to December 2016. Patients with less than 40% second degree superficial burns who consented were included in the study. Collagen dressing was done on one hand or leg and on other hand or leg we did silver foam dressing. Wound epithelisation, exudates of wound, patient tolerance to pain while change of dressing and requirement of Split thickness skin graft in non healed wound were noted and analysed using ‘Pearson Chi-Square test’ . Results: A total of 30 patients were included in our study. 16 were males and 14 were females.21 out of 30 patients in whom collagen was applied had complete epithelisation in 10 days whereas 19 out of 30 patients in whom silver foam dressing was done had epithelisation in 10 days. 26 out of 30 patients in whom collagen was applied had complete epithelisation in 14 days whereas 24 out of 30 patients in whom silver foam dressing was done had epithelisation in 14 days. There was no statistically significant difference in the completeness of healing of wounds in 2 weeks. 4 patients treated with collagen dressing and 6 patients having silver foam application required split thickness skin grafting. Pain was significantly less statistically on application of silver foam dressing compared to collagen treated wounds. Conclusions: Collagen dressing does not offer significant better results over Silver foam dressings in terms of completeness of healing of burns. Pain tolerance is better in silver foam dressing. Silver foam dressing works better in exudative wounds.


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