Scar quality examination comparing titanium-coated suture material and non-coated suture material on flap donor sites in reconstructive surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wound healing and scar quality after trauma are subject to impairment through excessive wound healing, chronic wound or even surgical site infections. Optimizing the process of scar formation and skin healing is crucial in virtually all fields of medicine. In this regard, we tested the possible usage and advantages of titanium coated suture material.

Methods

We performed a prospective observational cohort study including 30 patients who underwent soft tissue reconstruction. One half of the donor flap site was sutured with titanium coated suture material, while the other half was closed with non-coated sutures. Scar quality of the donor flap site was assessed by photographs and POSAS scores on days 2-5, 14, 42, 72 and 180 postoperatively.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Berninghausen LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7640681 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature