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Decision making in soft tissue reconstruction of the hand

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

General Surgery

Advisors

Karim, Ahmad S. , Maamoun, Maamoun I. , Muhammad, Ashraf E.

Authors

Ebrahim, Muhammad Hazem Abdel-Azhim

Accessioned

2017-04-26 12:43:23

Available

2017-04-26 12:43:23

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

In this study, twenty-five cases underwent soft tissue reconstruction of the hand due to post traumatic & post burn aetiologies. Skin grafts, local, distant and free flaps were used.Evaluation of the results was done by the following; safe coverage, restoration of both form & function of the hand, donor site morbidity, cosmetic appearance, complications, period of hospital stay, and satisfaction for both the patient & the surgeon.Skin grafts were done in 5 cases, local flaps in 8 cases, distant flaps in 11 cases, free flap in a single case.No complications were observed in 21 cases, minor complications in the form of wound infection & partial loss of skin grafts that didn’t affect the final outcome occurred in 4 cases.

Issued

1 Jan 2006

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/33784

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023