Non-surgical method to cure the congenital defect of the newborn / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate the treatment of congenital skin defects in neonates.Methods:11 newborns with congenital skin defects were admitted to our department, including 10 males and 1 female. After admission, various life indexes and skin defects were evaluated. Newborns were nursed in a constant temperature incubator, with individualized fluid replenishment, anti-shock, anti-infection and nutritional support to strengthen nursing and maintain the function of each organ. All skin defect wounds were cleaned and disinfected with 0.01% Benzalkonium chloride solution, and treated with wet dressing. The growth of new epithelium was observed.Results:One of the 11 cases was complicated with septicaemia, and 3 cases were examined histopathologically. After dressing change, all the 11 newborns were cured, and the wound healed from 7 to 29 days, with an average of 21.3 days. 2 years later, 10 patients were followed up. The wound healed well, without obvious scar formation, functional activities were not affected, and some areas had mild pigmentation.Conclusions:For newborns with congenital skin defects, maintaining the function of organs as soon as possible, changing local dressing and strengthening nursing care can promote wound healing and skin structure and function recovery.