Vacuum-assisted closure for the treatment of degloving injuries.
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Abstract
Degloving injuries of the hand and foot pose difficult reconstructive and rehabilitation challenges. After an excellent experience with split-thickness skin grafting with the vacuum-assisted closure device, we began studies with full-thickness skin grafts and traumatized skin. The device has been used with successful reapplication of full-thickness degloved skin in two patients. The first patient suffered degloving of the foot; the second patient, degloving of the hand.
Medical subject headings
- Foot Injuries
- Hand Injuries
- Occlusive Dressings
- Skin Transplantation
Anatomy
- foot
- hand