Authors: Laxman Rijal Pravin Nepal Archan Adhikari Subodh Regmi
Publish Date: 2010/12/25
Volume: 21, Issue: 6, Pages: 449-452
Abstract
Split skin graft for managing fasciotomy wound is one of the commonest routine operating room procedures However it requires multiple surgical interventions ensuing into undesirable scaring both at donor and fasciotmy sites Amongst the various delayed primary closures we key out a controlled and segmental dermatotraction technique with easily available materials which reduces the cost of treatment hospital stay and the surgical intervention as well Our dynamic wound closure method facilitates resolution of edema provides controlled traction at each point takes care of tissue and prevents recompartment syndrome A simple modification respecting the biochemical and physiological properties of skin yields good results with luggage tag tie technique of delayed primary closure of fasciotomy woundThe authors of this manuscript have chosen not to furnish Ejost and its readers with information regarding any relationship that might exist between a commercial party and material contained in this manuscript that might represent a potential conflict of interest No benefits in any form have been or will be received from a commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this manuscript Although the authors have not received and will not receive benefits for personal or professional use from a commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this manuscript benefits have been or will be received but are directed solely to a research fund foundation educational institution or other nonprofit organization with which one or more of the authors are associated An informed written consent has been obtained from the patient for publication of this case report
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