Reston: A Plastic Surgeon's Dream Material

Thomson, Hugh G.

doi:10.1177/229255030201000206

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“…13 Reston (3M Company, Minn.) is a polyurethane self-adhering foam which has been in use for several decades as a bolster. [14][15][16] In vitro studies, first performed in the 1980s, demonstrated that Reston provides uniform and physiologic pressure over the skin graft sites. 14 This benefit, in addition to the porosity of the material which helps in eliminating drainage, makes it an ideal bolster for recipient sites.…”

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“… 14 , 15 Reston is also relatively inexpensive, costing less than $3 per 20 × 30 cm sheet. 16 It is usually held in place by staples to the skin edge, tie-over methods, or other adhesives, with consistently successful results. 14 , 15 , 17 , 18 However, due to the moist environment of the vulva (with significant serous drainage), the dressings often become moist 48 hours after surgery and may require replacement.…”

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A Novel Technique for Securing a Bolster For Skin Grafting after Extensive Vulvar Resection

Fei

Welch

Haefner

2021

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: Patients with stage III hidradenitis suppurativa of the vulva and adjacent areas, unresponsive to other therapies, may require extensive surgeries. These include excision of diseased areas on the buttocks, vulva, groins, and abdomen, followed by delayed skin grafting. Negative pressure wound therapy has been used over grafts, but it can be difficult to maintain a seal when extensive areas have been resected. We present a novel technique to bolster skin grafts for optimal success. A total vulvectomy and resection of the buttocks, groins, and abdomen are first performed for stage III HS, incorporating all diseased tissue. Negative pressure wound therapy is applied and changed on postoperative day 3–4. On postoperative day 7, split-thickness skin grafts are applied. The skin grafts are covered by Adaptic gauze (3M Company, Minn.), cotton, and a layer of Reston foam (3M Company, St. Paul, Minn.) which is cut to fit the size of the wound. Ostomy skin barriers (Hollister Incorporated, Libertyville, Ill.) are placed on the skin surrounding the excised areas. Pediatric Foley catheters are then placed through the ostomy skin barriers and tied together to prevent movement of the bolster. The use of ostomy skin barriers and pediatric Foley catheters to secure bolsters has not previously been described. We demonstrate a well-tolerated technique, using common surgical supplies, to provide consistent uniform pressure over the graft site. This technique also allows for easy bedside dressing change(s) when indicated.

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