A simple, rapid, reproducible tie-over dressing.

Abstract

A simple and quickly performed technique for the construction of tie-over dressings is described. After adjustment of the graft to the skin defect, skin staples are used to tack simultaneously the graft and looped silk threads circumferentially. Securing the threads is achieved by using a shortened disposable syringe cylinder through which the threads are passed and held in place by the adjusted piston. A stable fixation is easily achieved in all cases using one or more of these devices depending on the size of the defect. This technique enables the subsequent application of the dressing if needed.