Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery
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J Cutan Aesthet Surg · Sep 2011
One-stage Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects with the Sandwich Technique: Collagen-elastin Dermal Template and Skin Grafts.
A full-thickness soft tissue defect closure often needs complex procedures. The use of dermal templates can be helpful in improving the outcome. ⋯ Sandwich transplantation with the collagen-elastin matrix is a useful tool when dealing with full-thickness soft tissue defects with exposed bone, cartilage or tendons.
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J Cutan Aesthet Surg · Sep 2011
Honey dressing versus silver sulfadiazene dressing for wound healing in burn patients: a retrospective study.
The aim was to evaluate the effect of honey dressing and silver sulfadiazene (SSD) dressing on wound healing in burn patients. ⋯ Honey dressings make the wounds sterile in less time, enhance healing, and have a better outcome in terms of hypertropic scars and postburn contractures, as compared to SSD dressings.