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Application of Modified Skin-Stretching Technique in the Treatment of Skin Defect in Lower Limbs

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Received date: 2019-04-10

  Revised date: 2019-05-14

  Online published: 2019-06-20

Abstract

Objective To explore the effect of modified skin-stretching technique in the treatment of skin defects in lower limbs.Methods From January 2014 to June 2017,15 patients utilized one or two skin-stretching device for the closure of the skin defect ranged from 5 cm×4 cm to 22 cm×11 cm in thigh(n=5)and lower legs(n=10).Results All patients achieved primary or delayed primary closure.The patients were followed up for 6 to 12 months,the defect healed well with concealed scar and good function.Conclusion The modified skin-stretching technique provides a safe and effective method for the treatment of moderate to large skin defects in the lower extremities by utilizing the biomechanical properties and mechanical creep properties of skin,and provides a new option for clinicians in addition to traditional skin graft and free flap transplantation.

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MIN Peiru,SU Weijie,XU Heng,SONG Wenchao,ZHANG Yixin . Application of Modified Skin-Stretching Technique in the Treatment of Skin Defect in Lower Limbs[J]. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019 , 15(3) : 155 -158 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-0364.2019.03.007

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