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ArticleIn vivo (Athens, Greece)

Mid- to Long-term Outcomes After Split-thickness Skin Graft

Jette Nicoline Kern, Friederike Weidemann, Padhraig F O'Loughlin, Christian Krettek, Ralph Gaulke

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5 authors.

Jette Nicoline KernSection Upper Extremity, Foot- and Rheuma Surgery, Trauma Department, Medical School Hanover (MHH), Hanover, Germany.
Friederike WeidemannTrauma Department, Medical School Hanover (MHH), Hanover, Germany.
Padhraig F O'LoughlinMater Hospital, City Gate Mahon, Cork, Ireland.
Christian KrettekTrauma Department, Medical School Hanover (MHH), Hanover, Germany.
Ralph GaulkeSection Upper Extremity, Foot- and Rheuma Surgery, Trauma Department, Medical School Hanover (MHH), Hanover, Germany gaulke.ralph@mh-hannover.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimSkin extension by multiple incisions (SEMI) may be superior to split-thickness skin graft (STSG) for closure of large soft tissue defects. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwenty-six patients who had undergone STSG were compared to 29 patients who had undergone SEMI on the extremities. Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), Dermatology Life Quality Index, Wound QoL (Quality of Life) and Short Form Health Survey 36 were used. Elasticity, thickness and skin sensation were compared between the treated and contralateral extremity. Range of motion in adjacent joints was measured. Complication rates were compared.

resultsA total of 55 patients with a mean follow-up of 5.5 years (range=2-9 years) were examined. Patients with STSG had significantly worse scores in POSAS. The scar was thinner, less elastic and did not provide intact sensibility. Other scores, ROM and complication rates did not differ significantly.

conclusionSEMI was superior to STSG regarding patient satisfaction and scar quality.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overCicatrixDermatologic Surgical ProceduresFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedSkinSkin TransplantationSoft Tissue InjuriesSurgical WoundTransplantation, AutologousTreatment OutcomeSEMIskin extension by multiple incisionsskin qualityskin transplantationSplit-thickness skin graft

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PMID30804125
PMCPMC6506296

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