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Do surgical closure techniques really effect the risk of surgical site infection (SSI) in dermatologic procedures? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
Closure techniques have been studied before as independent risk factors for SSI, though no large-scale studies have been done to understand their significance while taking patient demographic and surgical characteristics into consideration.
Lyle, Rawlings E   +3 more
openaire  

Consideraciones prácticas sobre incisiones/extirpaciones óptimas en cirugía dermatológica con énfasis en la orientación de las incisiones y la cirugía del melanoma cutáneo primario

open access: yesActas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, 2022
Resumen: La cirugía dermatológica tiene 2 objetivos principales: 1) asegurar la radicalidad quirúrgica, y 2) obtener unos resultados estéticos y funcionales óptimos.
R. Moro, E. Nagore
doaj   +1 more source

[Translated article] Practical Considerations About Optimal Skin Incisions/Excisions in Dermatologic Surgery with Emphasis on Incisions Orientation and Primary Cutaneous Melanoma Surgery

open access: yesActas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, 2022
Dermatologic surgery has 2 main objectives: 1) to guarantee surgical radicality; and 2) to achieve optimal aesthetic and functional results. These 2 paradigms and their hierarchy must be considered when performing surgical procedures on the skin.
R. Moro, E. Nagore
doaj   +1 more source

A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Contralateral Study of Tissue Liquefaction Liposuction vs Suction-Assisted Liposuction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Tissue liquefaction liposuction (TLL) deploys a novel energy source utilizing a stream of warmed, low-pressurized, and pulsed saline to extract fat tissue.
Andrew, Mark S.   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Effectiveness of double tie-over dressing compared with bolster dressing

open access: yesArchives of Plastic Surgery, 2018
Background Skin grafting is a commonly performed operation in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The tie-over dressing is an effective technique to secure the grafted skin by delivering persistent downward pressure. However, if an additional
Seo Hyung Lee, Yu Jin Kim
doaj   +1 more source

Topical antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of surgical wound infections from dermatologic procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesJournal of Dermatological Treatment, 2014
Topical antibiotics are not indicated for postsurgical wound infection prophylaxis in clean and clean-contaminated dermatologic surgeries, yet many dermatologists continue to prescribe them. The objective of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to critically assess the efficacy of topical antibiotics in terms of preventing postsurgical wound ...
Michael, Saco   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Cadaveric simulation for improving surgical training in dermatology. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Simulation models are rapidly changing medical education, especially the training of dermatology residents. Various models are available, including cadaveric simulations.
Connolly, Deirdre   +6 more
core   +1 more source

A Case of Facial Lipoatrophy Secondary to Lupus Profundus Managed with Lipofilling Technique [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Facial lipoatrophy is one of the most difficult complication in the patients with lupus profundus. In this paper, we present a case of a 55-year-old woman affected by lupus profundus, with a grade V lipoatrophy, treated with lipofilling technique.
Federico Tamborini   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Strategies to reduce the risk of surgical site infections of the skinCapsule Summary

open access: yesJAAD Reviews
Surgical site infection represents the most common complication in dermatologic surgery and with an estimated incidence ranging from 0.5% to 3%. The majority of surgical site infection can be prevented by implementing evidence-based strategies supported ...
Jalal Maghfour, MD   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

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