The use of a microporous tape for fixing skin grafts

INTRODUCTION: Fixing a skin graft is essential to its integration in the recipient bed. The literature presents several fixation techniques. However, only few reports on the use of microporous tape are available. This study aims to demonstrate and promote the use of microporous tape in fixing skin g...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Revista Brasileira de cirurgia plástica 2017-06, Vol.32 (2), p.252-255
Hauptverfasser:	Almeida, Augusto César de Melo, Pereira, Nárlei Amarante, Silva Filho, Aloísio Ferreira da, Portugal, Erick Horta, Fonseca, Rebeca Paohwa Liu da, Alves, José Carlos Ribeiro Resende
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	reconstructive surgical procedures skin transplantation surgical tape
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Zusammenfassung:	INTRODUCTION: Fixing a skin graft is essential to its integration in the recipient bed. The literature presents several fixation techniques. However, only few reports on the use of microporous tape are available. This study aims to demonstrate and promote the use of microporous tape in fixing skin grafts. METHODS: A prospective study was performed from January 2014 to January 2016. In 40 patients, a sterilized microporous tape was used as an isolated method to fix skin grafts. RESULTS: The use of skin graft immobilization showed satisfactory results and consequently good integration. CONCLUSION: The use of a sterilized microporous tape is an excellent method for fixing skin grafts because it is easy, fast, and safe to use.
ISSN:	2177-1235 1983-5175 2177-1235
DOI:	10.5935/2177-1235.2017RBCP0040