ArticleWorld journal of surgical oncology2020
A novel skin-stretching device for closing large skin-soft tissue defects after soft tissue sarcoma resection.
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- Skin Stretching Techniques: A Review of Clinical Application in Wound Repair.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- The clasp and rubber bands technique to close large skin-soft tissue defect: A case report.Trauma case reports · 2023Article
- Efficacy and safety of external tissue expansion technique in the treatment of soft tissue defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes and complication rates.Burns & trauma · 2022Article
- Clinical Application of Artificial Dermis and Autologous Skin in Repairing Skin and Soft Tissue Defects of Hands and Feet with Bone Exposure Injuries.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundClosure of large skin-soft tissue defects following soft tissue sarcoma (STS) resection has been a great challenge. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel, simple, and cheap skin-stretching device (bidirectional regulation-hook skin closure system, BHS) for closing large skin-soft tissue defects resulting from the removal of STS and the complications associated with the use of the BHS.
methodsFrom January 2017 to September 2018, 25 patients with STS underwent BHS therapy after tumor resection. BHS was used for two main clinical applications: securing wound closure after high-tension suture closure and delayed wound closure. We described a detailed reconstruction procedure regarding this therapy. Wound closure and complications associated with BHS therapy were recorded. We also analyzed tumor recurrence and metastases.
resultsAll patients were observed for 16-36 months with an average follow-up of 25.6 months. During the follow-up period, no significant functional restriction was observed and the final scar was aesthetically acceptable. Superficial wound infection occurred in six patients, wound edge ischemia in two patients, and small skin tears in two patients. Two patients developed pulmonary metastasis, two patients had a local recurrence, and one patient died of pulmonary metastasis.
conclusionsBHS therapy can effectively close large skin-soft tissue defects following STS resection and obtain acceptable functional results, without severe complications. However, larger studies are required to further evaluate the effectiveness, indications, and complications of BHS therapy.
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