Plasty transposition flaps a new technique in closure of skin defects after lumbosacral meningomylocele resection in pediatrics
New Egyptian Journal of Medicine [The]. 2010; 43 (6): 393-397
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ABSTRACT
Different closure techniques are available after lumbosacral meningomylocele [MMC] resection for large defects reconstruction, but wound healing and tension-free closure in the midline remain major considerations. In this study we use Z plasty technique in closure of MMC defects>5 cm. Twenty newborns with large lumbosacral MMC were enrolled in this study. The mean age was 57.45 +/- 59.8 days. Complete healing of the skin occurred within two weeks in 14 patients [70%]. Superficial wound infection was seen in four patients [20%]. Necroses of the edges of the flap were showed in two patients [10%]. No mortality or complete wound dehiscence were observed in this study. Almost skin wounds healed without any major complications
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Colgajos Quirúrgicos
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Recién Nacido
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Región Lumbosacra
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
New Egypt. J. Med.
Año:
2010
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