ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the effects of two lubricants on skin preparation from donor site in patients with skin flap transplantation. Methods According to digit number table, 83 patients undergoing wound repair using modified fascia flap were divided into observation group (n=41) and control group (n=42). The former group were treated with Johnson K-Y Lubricant, while the latter with talcum powder. The two groups were compared in terms of the skin flap quality from donor site, pain degree and number of bacteria before and after transplantation. Results There was no significant difference in bacteria number before and after transplantation in the two groups (P>0.05), but the difference between the groups was significant (P<0.01). The flap preparation quality in the observation group was significantly better than that of control group and the pain degree was significantly lower than that of observation group. Conclusion Johnson K-Y Lubricant can significantly improve flap preparation quality and reduce pain.