Resolution of a chronic occipital wound with exposed skull bone with a fish skin graft: a successful treatment approach.
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(8)2024 Aug 03.
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ABSTRACT
Chronic skin defects in the head, face and neck pose challenges for closure, especially after multiple surgeries or radiation therapy. We report the case of a woman in her 70s with a chronic occipital wound following squamous cell carcinoma resections, resulting in exposed skull bone. Despite various options, we successfully treated the 4 cm x 5 cm wound with a Kerecis fish skin graft (FSG), observing significant improvement within a week. The FSG promoted granulation tissue formation, enabling subsequent full-thickness skin grafting from the patient's groin. Complete wound closure was achieved within 2 weeks, indicating FSG's efficacy in complex wound management. Our experience highlights FSG's potential as a valuable tool in wound healing and reconstruction, particularly in challenging cases involving the head and neck.
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Asunto principal:
Cicatrización de Heridas
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Trasplante de Piel
Límite:
Aged
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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En
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BMJ Case Rep
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BMJ case reports
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania