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Complete occlusive dressing for hypospadias in children

International Surgery Journal, 2021
Background: Dressing after hypospadias repair is particularly important to provide adequate pressure, hemostasis and prevent edema. Ideal dressing remains a challenge and multiple methods of dressings after hypospadias repair have been reported. Not many types of dressings are described in children and it varies from places and institutes.
S. K. Singh, Tanvir Roshan Khan, Divya Prakash   +2 more
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Fingertip amputations treated with occlusive dressings

Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, 2019
The aim of this study was to analyze a series of patients who suffered a distal finger amputation and who were treated with occlusive dressings. A retrospective study was done of 19 patients from a single hospital. At the review, an independent examiner evaluated the time required for wound healing, the number of occlusive dressings used, fingertip ...
Boudard, J., Loisel, F., El Rifaï, S., Feuvrier, D., Obert, L., Pluvy, I.   +5 more
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The Benefits Of Occlusive Dressings In Wound Healing [PDF]

The Open Dermatology Journal, 2019
There are several types of wounds with their own healing properties. The latest innovation in wound management by using occlusive dressings can prevent infections, improve healing time and patient’s comfort. Occlusive dressings are often used as an immediate wound hygiene control and also prevent blood loss until debridement is performed. They are used
Sukmawati Tansil Tan, Nathasia Winarto, Putri Bennya Aisyah, Ricky Dosan   +3 more
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Occlusive Dressings and the Healing of Standardized Abrasions [PDF]

Journal of Athletic Training, 2008
Abstract Context: Acute skin trauma during sport participation, resulting in partial-thickness abrasions, is common. The limited investigations focusing on the acute wound environment and dressing techniques and the subsequent lack of evidence-based standards complicate clinical wound care decisions.
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Semi-occlusive Dressing for the Management of Fingertip Amputations [PDF]

HAND, 2016
Objective: The objective of the study was to present an alternative therapeutic option that could replace local skin flaps in the management of fingertip amputations and to report the results from a functional, aesthetic, and general satisfaction point of view.
Raúl Casas, Arturo Verdugo, Guillermo Droppelman   +2 more
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Occlusive wound dressings: A greenhouse for bacteria?

Journal of Infection Prevention
Background The modern wound dressing is produced to absorb fluid and protect against external contamination. The choice of which wound dressing to apply after surgery is usually based on local tradition. There are various impervious dressings on the market. Even if the wound is sterile before application, there will be subsequent recolonisation of skin
Vendela M Scheer, Johan H Scheer, Anders Kalén, Lena Serrander   +3 more
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The role of the epidermis and the mechanism of action of occlusive dressings in scarring [PDF]

Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2011
ABSTRACTThe problem of cutaneous scarring has conventionally been approached as a pathology of the dermis. Multiple lines of evidence from the clinic, in vitro experiments, and in vivo animal and human studies, however, increasingly suggest that the epidermis plays a major role in the control of underlying dermal scar.
Thomas A. Mustoe, Anandev N. Gurjala
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Treatment of fingertip injuries with the semi-occlusive dressing

, 2020
14th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH), 11th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT), 11th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT)
Quadlbauer, S, Pezzei, C, Jurkowitsch, J, Keuchel, T, Rosenauer, R, Beer, T, Hausner, T, Leixnering, M   +7 more
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Psoriasis Treated with Topical Flucinolone Acetonide and Occlusive Dressings [PDF]

BMJ, 1963
G. E. Whittingham, C. J. Stevenson
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HABITUATION TO OCCLUSIVE DRESSINGS

The Lancet, 1973
Abstract Eleven patients became habituated to occlusive bandages which had been applied many years before as therapy for either gravitational ulcers or eczema of the legs. Although the skin in all patients had returned to normal, it was impossible to persuade these patients to abandon their initial therapy.
J.A. Cotterill, K. Liddell
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