2005
DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000199242.24511.30
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Shoelace Technique for Gradual Closure of Fasciotomy Wounds

Abstract: Gradual skin closure using the shoelace technique avoids the use of free skin grafts to close the dermotomy-fasciotomy wounds, reducing the need for anesthesia, nursing care, and hospital stays of patients, resulting in lower healthcare costs.

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“…[1][2][3][4] In the series by Taylor et al, Zorrilla et al, Medina et al, and Govaert et al, mean delayed closure time was reported as 6.3 -9.8 days. In our study, the mean duration of closure was found to be 8.6 days.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…[1][2][3][4] In the series by Taylor et al, Zorrilla et al, Medina et al, and Govaert et al, mean delayed closure time was reported as 6.3 -9.8 days. In our study, the mean duration of closure was found to be 8.6 days.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] Some of them included methods that were produced as a result of revising the equipment used in routine surgical practice, while others included techniques using specifically designed devices for dermotraction. The described methods were reported to yield successful outcomes.…”
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“…La tracción de la piel puede ajustarse con frecuencia diaria o cada 48 horas dependiendo del grado de disminución del edema muscular, mantenién-dose así una tracción constante hasta su cierre total, lo que habitualmente ocurre alrededor de 8 a 10 días después de la intervención, con la colocación adicional de puntos con anestesia local 7 .…”
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“…Se sugiere no utilizar esta técnica en situaciones de alto riesgo de progresión de infección (fracturas expuestas, fasceitis necrotizante, etc) 7 .…”
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