Vacuum-Assisted Closure for the Treatment of Degloving Injuries
Authors:
- Anthony J. DeFranzoADAnthony J. DeFranzo
- Malcolm W. MarksMMMalcolm W. Marks
- Louis C. ArgentaLALouis C. Argenta
- David G. GenecovDGDavid G. Genecov
- 1 December 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Vol. 104 (7) , 2145-2148
Abstract
Degloving injuries of the hand and foot pose difficult reconstructive and rehabilitation challenges. After an excellent experience with split-thickness skin grafting with the vacuum-assisted closure device, we began studies with full-thickness skin grafts and traumatized skin. The device has been used with successful reapplication of full-thickness degloved skin in two patients. The first patient suffered degloving of the foot; the second patient, degloving of the hand.Keywords
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