Treatment of Complex Open Wounds Using AlloDerm(R) in Hand and Foot
Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand
;
: 57-63, 2011.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functional and aesthetic outcomes of the reconstruction of complicated open wounds with exposure of the bone, periosteum, or tendon using AlloDerm(R) and skin graft in hand and foot. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Seven cases of hand and 4 cases of foot were treated with combined AlloDerm(R) graft and split thickness skin graft in a single stage for managing the soft tissue defect of extremities where bone, periosteum, or tendon were exposed but flap operation was not feasible. The mean postoperative follow-up period was 30 months (range 14-48 month). Postoperatively, we assessed graft taking rate, wound healing process, and the recovery of motion of hand and foot.RESULTS:
AlloDerm(R) and skin graft were readily assimilated into the wound in all cases. The mean postoperative range of motions of the 5 fingers with exposed digital tendons were 89.2% of the normal side. Reconstructions of wound in the foot were successfully settled without unstable scar or ulcer in all cases.CONCLUSION:
Composite grafting with AlloDerm(R) and autologous skin graft for reconstruction of complex open wound in hand and foot where deep structures are exposed provides stable reconstruction of the wound with high taking rate, successful recovery of tendon gliding motion by preventing adhesion.
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Main subject:
Periosteum
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Skin
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Tendons
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Ulcer
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Wound Healing
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Follow-Up Studies
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Collagen
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Cicatrix
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Transplants
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Extremities
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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