A method of fasciotomy wound closure

被引:13
作者
Mbubaegbu, CE
Stallard, MC
机构
[1] Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
[2] Orthopaedic Directorate, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital
来源
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED | 1996年 / 27卷 / 09期
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D O I
10.1016/S0020-1383(96)00111-8
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 [临床医学]; 100602 [中西医结合临床];
摘要
The indications and methods of fasciotomy for acute compartment syndrome have been well documented. There has not been much attention paid to postoperative care, especially the management of the open wound produced. The common practice is to cover the wound with a split-skin graft if there is any difficulty with attempted closure. The resultant appearance may not be acceptable to the patient nor may the need to stay in hospital while the skin graft heals. A method relying on the elasticity of the skin which can also be used in out-patients is described. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd.
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页码:613 / 615
页数:3
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