[Plastic closure of wound defects in complex treatment of hand purulent diseases]

Khirurgiia (Mosk). 2007:(10):47-50.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Results of different techniques of early plastic closure of wound defects at 457 patients with inflammatory and posttraumatic purulent and necrotic processes of fingers and hand are analyzed. Overall 12 methods of plastic closure including combination of them were performed depending on localization, size and condition of wound. Good esthetic and functional short-term results were achieved at 434 (94.9%) patients, long-term results - at 441 (96.5%). The complications were seen at 23 (5%) cases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Finger Injuries / microbiology
  • Finger Injuries / pathology
  • Finger Injuries / surgery*
  • Hand Injuries / microbiology
  • Hand Injuries / pathology
  • Hand Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Suppuration / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Treatment Outcome