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Abstract
Background: The surgical management of leg wounds following skin cancer extirpation is challenging. Pinch grafting (PG) is a technique that has been rarely described in the reconstruction of acute surgical wounds.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether PG resulted in faster healing times for below the knee wounds following Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) when compared with second intention healing (SIH).
Materials and methods: This was a prospective randomized trial of patients with post-Mohs micrographic surgical wounds of the lower extremity who were randomized either to receive pinch grafts or to heal by second intention. Patients were followed through a combination of in-person and virtual visits until their wounds were completely reepithelialized.
Results: Median time to wound healing was 36 days in the PG group versus 56 days for the SIH group, representing a 56% improvement in healing time. There were no differences in complications between the 2 groups with trends toward decreased rates of pain and infection in the PG group.
Conclusion: PG is an effective simple method to hasten the healing of lower extremity wounds following MMS.
期刊介绍:
Exclusively devoted to dermatologic surgery, the Dermatologic Surgery journal publishes the most clinically comprehensive and up-to-date information in its field. This unique monthly journal provides today’s most expansive and in-depth coverage of cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery and skin cancer through peer-reviewed original articles, extensive illustrations, case reports, ongoing features, literature reviews and correspondence. The journal provides information on the latest scientific information for all types of dermatologic surgery including:
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Blepharoplasty-
Body contouring-
Chemical peels-
Cryosurgery-
Curettage and desiccation-
Dermabrasion-
Excision and closure-
Flap Surgery-
Grafting-
Hair restoration surgery-
Injectable neuromodulators-
Laser surgery-
Liposuction-
Microdermabrasion-
Microlipoinjection-
Micropigmentation-
Mohs micrographic surgery-
Nail surgery-
Phlebology-
Sclerotherapy-
Skin cancer surgery-
Skin resurfacing-
Soft-tissue fillers.
Dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons consider this a must-read publication for anyone in the field.