DuoDERM EXTRA THIN(TM) Dressing Modified by Multiple Incisions

In reconstruction of the skin defect, partial thickness skin graft (STSG) is common procedure in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Even if the graft is taken successfully, the texture of the donor site can be an aesthetic problem to the patient and the surgeon. Nowadays, occlusive dressings have been recommended for better results and accelerated healing of the donor site. Although hydrocolloid dressing is one of the popular occlusive dressings, its application is limited to the wounds that have mild to moderate discharge because of its absorption capacity. We modified the DuoDERM EXTRA THIN(TM) with multiple incisions to drain the massive discharge in acute stage in STSG donor dressing from January 2003 to May 2003. During the surgery, the half of the donor site was covered with the modified DuoDERM and the other half with original one as a control study. Dressing was changed after the 2nd day of operation. As bloody exudates were drained through the incisions areas, blood clot was less attached on experimental groups than control. Epithelialization was faster in modified dressing and skin surface was more even than the control. We are reporting the advantage of making multiple incisions on DuoDERM EXTRA THIN(TM) for dressing of the partial thickness skin graft donor site.

Application of DuoDERM dressing treated phase Ⅱ and Ⅲ decubital ulcer / 重庆医科大学学报

Purpose:To study the application of DuoDERM dressing treated phaseⅡ and Ⅲ decubital ulcer.Methods:97 patients with phaseⅡand Ⅲ decubital ulcer were randomly divided into experimental group and control group,the patients in experimental group(n=49)were treated with DuoDERMdressing extra-pasting on rawsurface while the patients in control group(n=48)were treated with debridement combined with anti-infective.The clinical observe time confirmed in 30 days,the therapeutic effect,the average healing time and treat cost were be recorded in two groups.Results:The therapeutic effect in experimental group was better than that with control group,and its average healing time shorter and cost little.Conclusion:Therapeutic effect of phase Ⅱ and Ⅲ decubital ulcer with DuoDERMdressing is better,it not only decrease the average healing time,but lessens the cost,and is worth to popularize.