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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2019

To Glue or Not to Glue? Analysis of Fibrin Glue for Split-thickness Skin Graft Fixation.

Cody L Mullens, Charles A Messa, Geoffrey M Kozak, Irfan A Rhemtulla, John P Fischer

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Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. An Outcome Analysis of Fibrin Sealant versus Staples for Fixation of Split-Thickness Skin Grafts.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2024
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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Cody L MullensDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pa.
Charles A MessaDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pa.
Geoffrey M KozakDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pa.
Irfan A RhemtullaDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pa.
John P FischerDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pa.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSplit-thickness skin grafting (STSG) is a commonly used tool in the plastic surgeon's reconstructive armamentarium. Fibrin glue (FG) consists of a combination of clotting factors and thrombin whose key properties include adherence and hemostasis. This preliminary study aimed to assess clinical outcomes and cost of FG for STSG fixation in a general wound reconstruction.

methodsA retrospective review was conducted in all patients undergoing STSG placement by a single surgeon (JPF) from January 2016 to March 2018. Twenty patients were identified and matched by wound location and wound size. Patients were then divided into 2 groups based on the method of STSG fixation: FG (n = 10) or suture only (SO) (n = 10).

resultsIn patients with FG fixation, we observed trends of decreased adjusted operative times (34.9 versus 49.4 minutes,

conclusionsIn this preliminary comparative assessment, FG for STSG fixation has shown no difference in clinical outcomes to SO fixation, trends of decreased operative time, and afforded complete liberation from negative pressure wound therapy dressings.

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