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BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery has gained popularity in recent decades as an effective treatment for obesity. Abdominoplasty is one of the most often performed aesthetic procedures all over the world. In post-bariatric patients undergoing abdominoplasty, the diameter size and number of the abdominal wall perforators increase proportionally with increased body weight. Postoperative complications that may occur are haematoma, and venous thromboembolism (VTE). In plastic surgery procedures VTE prophylaxis grades vary due to the lack of consensus and clear guidelines. The aim of this study was to explore the frequency of postoperative bleeding and VTE in patients undergoing abdominoplasty and to explore the risk factors associated with major bleeding. METHODS: A retrospective single-centre study of adult patients who were operated on by abdominoplasty between 2011 and 2020. Chemoprophylaxis including low molecular weight heparin (LMHW) was recommended when the operating time exceeded 2 h. RESULTS: A total of 102 patients were included. There were no patients with VTE. Eight patients were re-operated for major haematoma. The weight loss (peak weight to weight before the abdominoplasty) was 14.4 kg larger in the re-operation group (p = 0.03). Eighty-eight percent in the re-operation group and 67% in the other group were treated with LMWH (p = 0.43). Multivariable logistic regression showed that with each decrease from the peak in BMI kg/m2 the risk of re-operation for major haematoma was increased by 22% (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Abdominoplasty in patients after massive weight loss has a higher risk of postoperative bleeding. Having a clear protocol for chemoprophylaxis should be considered. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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Wound healing is regulated by complex crosstalk between keratinocytes and other cell types, including stem cells. In this study, a 7-day direct co-culture model of human keratinocytes and adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) was proposed to study the interaction between the two cell types, in order to identify regulators of ADSCs differentiation toward the epidermal lineage. As major mediators of cell communication, miRNome and proteome profiles in cell lysates of cultured human keratinocytes and ADSCs were explored through experimental and computational analyses. GeneChip® miRNA microarray, identified 378 differentially expressed miRNAs; of these, 114 miRNAs were upregulated and 264 miRNAs were downregulated in keratinocytes. According to miRNA target prediction databases and the Expression Atlas database, 109 skin-related genes were obtained. Pathway enrichment analysis revealed 14 pathways including vesicle-mediated transport, signaling by interleukin, and others. Proteome profiling showed a significant upregulation of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) and Interleukin 1-alpha (IL-1α) compared to ADSCs. Integrated analysis through cross-matching the differentially expressed miRNA and proteins suggested two potential pathways for regulations of epidermal differentiation; the first is EGF-based through the downregulation of miR-485-5p and miR-6765-5p and/or the upregulation of miR-4459. The second is mediated by IL-1α overexpression through four isomers of miR-30-5p and miR-181a-5p.
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MicroRNAs , Humanos , MicroRNAs/genética , Fator de Crescimento Epidérmico/metabolismo , Proteoma/metabolismo , Queratinócitos/metabolismo , Células-Tronco/metabolismo , Interleucina-1/metabolismoRESUMO
PURPOSE: three dimensional (3-D) virtual planning is an example of computer assisted surgery that improved management of composite tissue defects. However, converting the 3-D construct into two dimensional format is challenging. The purpose of this study was to assess 3-D virtual planning of complex heel defects for better optimized reconstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS: a prospective analysis of 10 patients [9 male and 1 female; mean age = 27.9 years] with post-traumatic heel defects was performed. Heel defects comprised types II (three patients) or III (seven patients) according to Hidalgo and Shaw and were managed using anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap adopting 3-D virtual planning of the actual defect which was converted into a silicone two dimensional mold. The mean definitive size of the defects was 63.4 cm3 . Functional, aesthetic, and sensory evaluations of both donor and recipient sites were performed 1 year after surgery. RESULTS: Six patients received thinned ALT (mean size = 139 cm3 ) while four patients received musculofasciocutaneous ALT flap (mean size = 199 cm3 ). One flap exhibited partial skin flap necrosis. Another flap was salvaged after re-exploration secondary to venous congestion. The mean follow-up was 20.2 months. The Maryland foot score showed 4 excellent, 5 good, and 1 fair cases. The mean American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle hind foot scoring was 76.3 (range: 69-86). All patients regained their walking capability. CONCLUSIONS: 3-D virtual planning of complex heel defects facilitates covering non-elliptical defects while harvesting a conventional elliptical flap with providing satisfactory functional outcomes and near-normal contour, volume, and sensibility.
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Retalhos de Tecido Biológico , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica , Lesões dos Tecidos Moles , Adulto , Feminino , Retalhos de Tecido Biológico/cirurgia , Calcanhar/cirurgia , Humanos , Masculino , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica/métodos , Lesões dos Tecidos Moles/cirurgia , Coxa da Perna/cirurgiaRESUMO
Cell regenerative therapy is a modern solution for difficult-to-heal wounds. Keratinocytes, the most common cell type in the skin, are difficult to obtain without the creation of another wound. Stem cell differentiation towards keratinocytes is a challenging process, and it is difficult to reproduce in chemically defined media. Nevertheless, a co-culture of keratinocytes with stem cells usually achieves efficient differentiation. This systematic review aims to identify the secretions of normal human keratinocytes reported in the literature and correlate them with the differentiation process. An online search revealed 338 references, of which 100 met the selection criteria. A total of 80 different keratinocyte secretions were reported, which can be grouped mainly into cytokines, growth factors, and antimicrobial peptides. The growth-factor group mostly affects stem cell differentiation into keratinocytes, especially epidermal growth factor and members of the transforming growth factor family. Nevertheless, the reported secretions reflected the nature of the involved studies, as most of them focused on keratinocyte interaction with inflammation. This review highlights the secretory function of keratinocytes, as well as the need for intense investigation to characterize these secretions and evaluate their regenerative capacities.
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Queratinócitos , Pele , Diferenciação Celular , Células Cultivadas , Humanos , Queratinócitos/metabolismo , Pele/metabolismo , Células-Tronco , CicatrizaçãoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To investigate if previous findings on the association between dressing treatments and subjective opinion on final donor site scar outcome using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) can be confirmed objectively. The previous study showed that patients dressed with hydrofiber covered with film were more satisfied with their donor site scars than patients receiving porcine xenograft or polyurethane foam dressings. METHODS: Scar outcome measurements were assessed by a blinded observer using POSAS and the Cutometer dual MPA 580 device to measure the viscoelasticity of skin. RESULTS: A total of 17 participants were included in this study, five of whom were treated with hydrofiber, six with polyurethane foam, and another six with porcine xenograft. There were no significant differences among groups in any of the POSAS items or in the viscoelasticity measurements made with the Cutometer. CONCLUSIONS: The investigators could not confirm previous associations between dressing treatment and long-term donor site scars. No associations between donor sites' healing times and final scarring were found. Hypopigmentation was reported in 15 of 17 donor sites evaluated.
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Cicatriz/diagnóstico , Transplante de Pele/efeitos adversos , Sítio Doador de Transplante/anormalidades , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Cicatriz/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Transplante de Pele/métodos , Sítio Doador de Transplante/fisiopatologiaRESUMO
Skin regeneration is a life-saving need for many patients, whom list is stretched from burn victims to motor-car accidents. Spraying cells, either keratinocytes or stem cells, were associated with variable results and, in many cases, unfavorable outcomes. As the spatial configuration of the skin is distinctive, many trials investigated the bio-printing or the construction of three dimensional skin models where different layers of the skin were preserved. Although some of these models showed the histological configuration of the skin, their acceptance by the wound was questionable as a consequence of delayed vascularization. In this mini-review, different models for three dimensional regeneration of the skin will be discussed with their main points of strength and challenges as well as their possible opportunities.
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Bioimpressão/métodos , Reepitelização , Engenharia Tecidual/métodos , Animais , Humanos , Queratinócitos/citologia , Queratinócitos/metabolismo , Células-Tronco/citologia , Células-Tronco/metabolismoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Gynaecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast, of which the psychological burden on the patient can be considerable, with the increased risk of disorders such as depression, anxiety, and social phobia. Minimal scarring can be achieved by liposuction alone, though it is known to have a limited effect on the dense glandular and fibroconnective tissues. We know of few studies published on "liposuction alone", so we designed this study to evaluate the outcome of combining liposuction with glandular liposculpturing through two axillary incisions as a single treatment for the management of grades I and II gynaecomastia. METHODS: We made a retrospective analysis of 18 patients with grade I or II gynaecomastia who were operated on by combined liposuction and glandular liposculpturing using a fat disruptor cannula, without glandular excision, during the period 2014-2016. Patient satisfaction was assessed using the Breast Evaluation Questionnaire (BEQ), which is a 5-point Likert scale (1 = very dissatisfied; 2 = dissatisfied; 3 = neither; 4 = satisfied; 5 = very satisfied). The post-operative aesthetic appearance of the chest was evaluated by five independent observers on a scale from 1 to 5 (5 = considerable improvement). RESULTS: The patient mean (SD) overall satisfaction score was 4.7 (0.7), in which 92% of the responders were "satisfied" to "very satisfied". The mean (SD) BEQ for all questions answered increased from 2.1 (0.2) "dissatisfied" preoperatively to 4.1 (0.2) "satisfied" post-operatively. The observers' mean (SD) rate for the improvement in the shape of the front chest wall was 4.1 (0.7). No haematomas were recorded, one patient developed a wound infection, and two patients complained of remnants of tissue. The median (IQR) body mass index was 27.4 (26.7-29.4), 11 patients had gynaecomastia grade I, and 7 patients grade II. The median (IQR) volume of aspirated fat was 700 ml (650-800), operating time was 67 (65-75) minutes, 14 patients had general anaesthesia, and hospital charges were US$ 538 (481-594). CONCLUSIONS: Combined liposuction and liposculpturing using the fat disruptor cannula resulted in satisfied patients and acceptable outcomes according to the observers' ratings. It could be a useful alternative with an outcome that corresponds to that of more expensive methods. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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Ginecomastia/cirurgia , Lipectomia/métodos , Mamoplastia/métodos , Satisfação do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricos , Qualidade de Vida , Adulto , Cicatriz/prevenção & controle , Estudos de Coortes , Terapia Combinada , Estética , Seguimentos , Ginecomastia/diagnóstico , Ginecomastia/psicologia , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Medição de Risco , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate scarring at split-thickness skin graft donor sites 8 years after surgery. METHODS: At surgery, 67 patients were randomized to hydrofiber, polyurethane foam, or porcine xenograft treatment. Scars were evaluated with the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale. RESULTS: Results showed significant differences in observed scar outcomes at donor sites, leaving the polyurethane foam-treated and the porcine xenograft-treated patients with the least satisfying scars. Multivariable regression analysis showed that the group treated with the xenografts had worse scores for overall opinion of the scar than did the other groups (P = .03), the most important factor being pigmentation. There was no correlation between duration of healing time and quality of the scar. CONCLUSIONS: There were significant differences among the groups, with the hydrofiber group being the most satisfied with the appearance of their scar.
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Anti-Infecciosos Locais/uso terapêutico , Cicatriz Hipertrófica/prevenção & controle , Transplante de Pele , Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica/prevenção & controle , Sítio Doador de Transplante , Adulto , Materiais Biocompatíveis/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Humanos , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Poliuretanos/uso terapêutico , Estudos ProspectivosRESUMO
AIM: To examine the literature on novel digital imaging techniques for the assessment of outcomes in oral rehabilitation with dental implants. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An electronic search of Medline and Embase databases including studies published prior to 28th December 2014 was performed and supplemented by a manual search. A synthesis of the publications was presented describing the use of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography, optical scanning, spectrophotometry or optical coherence tomography (OCT) related to the outcome measures in implant therapy. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Most of the digital imaging techniques have not yet sufficiently been validated to be used for outcome measures in implant dentistry. In clinical research, cone beam CT (CBCT) is increasingly being used for 3D assessment of bone and soft tissue following augmentation procedures and implant placement. Currently, there are no effective methods for the reduction of artifacts around implants in CBCT. Optical scanning is being used for the 3D assessment of changes in the soft tissue contour. The combination of optical scan with pre-operative CBCT allows the determination of the implant position and its spatial relation to anatomical structures. Spectrophotometry is the method most commonly used to objectively assess the color match of reconstructions and peri-implant mucosa to natural dentition and gingiva. New optical imaging techniques may be considered possible approaches for monitoring peri-implant soft tissue health. MRI and ultrasonography appear promising non-ionizing radiation imaging modalities for the assessment of soft tissue and bone defect morphologies. Optical scanners and OCT may represent efficient clinical methods for accurate assessment of the misfit between the reconstructions and the implants.
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Implantação Dentária Endóssea , Implantes Dentários , Diagnóstico por Imagem , Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde , Artefatos , HumanosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: The Linkoping burn centre in Sweden has, even though being a high income country, reported high burn wound infections (BWI) frequencies in scalded children compared to similar populations in other parts of the world. AIM: The aim was to investigate possible explanations for differences in frequency of BWI among children with partial thickness burns treated at the Linköping burn centre in Sweden, and that reported in other studies. METHOD: In order to investigate what BWI criteria that were used in similar studies a literature search on PubMed Central was done along with a retrospective analysis of children previously diagnosed as infected to confirm or reject the high infection frequency reported earlier. RESULT: Of the 34 selected publications reporting on BWI frequency 16 (47%) did not define a criteria for the BWI diagnosis and almost a third did not report on wound culturing. Of those who did report the use a third do not mention any bacterial growth found is these cultures. The retrospective analysis on children at the centre did not show any decrease in infection frequency even with some disagreement on onset for the BWI. CONCLUSION: The reporting of criteria and diagnosis of burn wound infection is highly variable making it difficult to interpret results and come to conclusions. The high frequency of BWI at the centre might be a result of close monitoring due to study participation, use of clean instead of sterile routine at dressing changes or low thresholds for the diagnosis in respect to changes in infection markers.
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Queimaduras , Infecção dos Ferimentos , Criança , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Queimaduras/epidemiologia , Queimaduras/terapia , Infecção dos Ferimentos/epidemiologia , Unidades de Queimados , Suécia/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Background: Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICG-FA) is often used for assessing tissue circulation in reconstructive surgery. Indocyanine green (ICG) is injected intravenously and visualized in the tissue with an infrared camera. The information is used to plan the surgery, for example, in free flap breast reconstructions. Laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) is another method that uses laser to assess tissue perfusion in the skin. Unlike ICG-FA, LSCI is noninvasive and may therefore have an advantaged compared with ICG-FA. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between information obtained from these two techniques. Methods: Five deep inferior epigastric perforator patients were included. The flaps were assessed with LSCI and ICG-FA. For LSCI, the perfusion was calculated in 32 regions of interest. For ICG-FA, the maximum slope and area under curve (AUC) were calculated based on average pixel intensity data. Results: Large variations in maximum slope values could be seen between flaps, whereas AUC had lower variability within the same flap and between flaps. Pearson rank correlation comparing average perfusion (LSCI) and AUC (ICG-FA) showed a correlation between the values (r = 0.55, P < 0.0001). No significant correlation was observed between perfusion and maximum slope (r = 0.11, P = 0.18). Conclusions: There is a significant correlation between data obtained using LSCI and ICG-FA, when ICG-FA data are presented as AUC of the ICG-FA intensity curve. Maximum slope lacks significant correlation with flap data obtained with LSCI. The study indicates that LSCI may be used in reconstructive surgery to assess tissue circulation in a way similar to ICG-FA.
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BACKGROUND: Those with self-inflicted burns are a small but consistent group among burn patients, with large injuries and conflicting findings regarding their in-hospital mortality. Overall, burn survivors have a shorter life expectancy, as compared with national controls, but long-term mortality after self-inflicted burns is understudied. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate possible differences in long-term mortality among survivors after self-inflicted and accidental burns. METHODS: All adult patients with burns admitted at the Linköping Burn Centre and discharged alive between 2000 and 2017 were included, and end of follow up was April 26, 2021. Those with unknown survival status at that time were excluded. A Cox proportional hazards regression model, adjusted for age and sex, was used to analyse long term mortality. RESULTS: Among the 930 patients included in this study, 37 had self-inflicted burns. Overall, median follow up period was 8.8 years and crude mortality was 24.7%. After adjustment for age and sex, self-inflicted burns were independently associated with long-term mortality, Hazard Ratio= 2.08 (95% CI 1.13-3.83). Post hoc analysis showed that the effect was most pronounced during the first years after discharge although it was noticeable over the whole study period. CONCLUSION: Long-term risk of mortality after discharge from a burn centre was higher in patients with self-inflicted burns than in patients with accidental burns. The effect was noticeable over the whole study period although it was most pronounced during the first years after discharge.
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Queimaduras , Comportamento Autodestrutivo , Adulto , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Comportamento Autodestrutivo/epidemiologia , Hospitalização , Unidades de QueimadosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: As several recent studies have shown low mortality rates in burn injury induced ARDS early (≤7 days) after the burn, the Berlin criteria for the ARDS diagnosis in this setting may be disputed. Related to this issue, the present study investigated the incidence, trajectory and risk factors of early Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and outcome in burn patients, as per the Berlin criteria, along with the concurrent prevalence and influence of inhalation injury, and ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP). METHODS: Over a 2.5-year period, burn patients with Total Burn Surface Area (TBSA) exceeding 10% admitted to a national burn center were included. The subgroup of interest comprised patients with more than 48 h of ventilatory support. This group was assessed for ARDS, inhalation injury, and VAP. RESULTS: Out of 292 admissions, 62 sustained burns > 10% TBSA. Of these, 28 (45%) underwent ventilatory support for over 48 h, almost all, 24 out of 28, meeting the criteria for ARDS early, within 7 days post-injury and with a PaO2/FiO2 (PF) ratio nadir at day 5. The mortality rate for this early ARDS group was under 10%, regardless of PF ratios (mean TBSA% 34,8%). Patients with concurrent inhalation injury and early ARDS showed significantly lower PF ratios (p < 0.001), and higher SOFA scores (p = 0.004) but without impact on mortality. Organ failure, indicated by SOFA scores, peaked early (day 3) and declined in the first week, mirroring PF ratio trends (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The low mortality associated with early ARDS in burn patients in this study challenges the Berlin criteria's for the early ARDS diagnosis, which for its validity relies on that higher mortality is linked to worsening PF ratios. The finding suggests alternative mechanisms, leading to the early ARDS diagnosis, such as the significant impact of inhalation injury on early PF ratios and organ failure, as seen in this study. The concurrence of early organ failure with declining PF ratios, supports, as expected, the hypothesis of trauma-induced inflammation/multi-organ failure mechanisms contributing to early ARDS. The study highlights the complexity in differentiating between the contributions of inhalation injury to early ARDS and the related organ dysfunction early in the burn care trajectory. The Berlin criteria for the ARDS diagnosis may not be fully applicable in the burn care setting, where the low mortality significantly deviates from that described in the original Berlin ARDS criteria publication but is as expected when considering the actual not very extensive burn injury sizes/Baux scores as in the present study.
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Queimaduras , Pneumonia Associada à Ventilação Mecânica , Respiração Artificial , Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório , Lesão por Inalação de Fumaça , Humanos , Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório/etiologia , Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório/mortalidade , Feminino , Masculino , Queimaduras/mortalidade , Queimaduras/complicações , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Respiração Artificial/estatística & dados numéricos , Lesão por Inalação de Fumaça/complicações , Lesão por Inalação de Fumaça/mortalidade , Pneumonia Associada à Ventilação Mecânica/mortalidade , Estudos de Coortes , Superfície Corporal , Fatores de Risco , Queimaduras por Inalação/complicações , Queimaduras por Inalação/mortalidade , Incidência , IdosoRESUMO
Introduction: The role of Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) in skin wound healing remains to be fully characterized. This study aims to evaluate the regenerative potential of autologous AD-MSCs in a non-healing porcine wound model, in addition to elucidate key miRNA-mediated epigenetic regulations that underlie the regenerative potential of AD-MSCs in wounds. Methods: The regenerative potential of autologous AD-MSCs was evaluated in porcine model using histopathology and spatial frequency domain imaging. Then, the correlations between miRNAs and proteins of AD-MSCs were evaluated using an integration analysis in primary human AD-MSCs in comparison to primary human keratinocytes. Transfection study of AD-MSCs was conducted to validate the bioinformatics data. Results: Autologous porcine AD-MSCs improved wound epithelialization and skin properties in comparison to control wounds. We identified 26 proteins upregulated in human AD-MSCs, including growth and angiogenic factors, chemokines and inflammatory cytokines. Pathway enrichment analysis highlighted cell signalling-associated pathways and immunomodulatory pathways. miRNA-target modelling revealed regulations related to genes encoding for 16 upregulated proteins. miR-155-5p was predicted to regulate Fibroblast growth factor 2 and 7, C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 and Vascular cell adhesion molecule 1. Transfecting human AD-MSCs cell line with anti-miR-155 showed transient gene silencing of the four proteins at 24 h post-transfection. Discussion: This study proposes a positive miR-155-mediated gene regulation of key factors involved in wound healing. The study represents a promising approach for miRNA-based and cell-free regenerative treatment for difficult-to-heal wounds. The therapeutic potential of miR-155 and its identified targets should be further explored in-vivo.
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INTRODUCTION: Pooling and comparing data from the existing global network of burn registers represents a powerful, yet untapped, opportunity to improve burn prevention and care. There have been no studies investigating whether registers are sufficiently similar to allow data comparisons. It is also not known what differences exist that could bias analyses. Understanding this information is essential prior to any future data sharing. The aim of this project was to compare the variables collected in countrywide and intercountry burn registers to understand their similarities and differences. METHODS: Register custodians were invited to participate and share their data dictionaries. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were compared to understand each register population. Descriptive statistics were calculated for the number of unique variables. Variables were classified into themes. Definition, method, timing of measurement, and response options were compared for a sample of register concepts. RESULTS: 13 burn registries participated in the study. Inclusion criteria varied between registers. Median number of variables per register was 94 (range 28 - 890), of which 24% (range 4.8 - 100%) were required to be collected. Six themes (patient information, admission details, injury, inpatient, outpatient, other) and 41 subthemes were identified. Register concepts of age and timing of injury show similarities in data collection. Intent, mechanism, inhalational injury, infection, and patient death show greater variation in measurement. CONCLUSIONS: We found some commonalities between registers and some differences. Commonalities would assist in any future efforts to pool and compare data between registers. Differences between registers could introduce selection and measurement bias, which needs to be addressed in any strategy aiming to facilitate burn register data sharing. We recommend the development of common data elements used in an international minimum data set for burn injuries, including standard definitions and methods of measurement, as the next step in achieving burn register data sharing.
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Queimaduras , Sistema de Registros , Queimaduras/epidemiologia , Humanos , Hospitalização/estatística & dados numéricos , Lesão por Inalação de Fumaça/epidemiologia , Saúde Global/estatística & dados numéricos , Fatores Etários , Masculino , AdultoRESUMO
AIM: The study aim was to investigate if Suprathel® can be an adequate alternative to Mepilex® Ag for the treatment of partial-thickness scalds in children. METHODS: A retrospective study including 58 children admitted to The Burn Centre in Linköping, Sweden between year 2015 and 2022. Of the 58 children, 30 were dressed with Suprathel ® and 28 with Mepilex ® Ag. Outcomes investigated were healing time, burn wound infection (BWI), need for operations and number of dressing changes. RESULTS: We found no significant differences in any of the outcomes. In the Suprathel ® group 17 children and in the Mepilex ® Ag group 15 children were healed within 14 days. Ten children from each group received antibiotics for suspected BWI and two from each group underwent an operation with skin grafting. Each group had on median four dressing changes. CONCLUSIONS: Two different treatments were compared for children with partial-thickness scalds, and the data indicates that similar results are received with both dressings.
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Queimaduras , Humanos , Criança , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Estudos Retrospectivos , Queimaduras/terapia , Cicatrização , Infecção da Ferida CirúrgicaRESUMO
Background: Pressure ulcers are troublesome for patients and require considerable resources to resolve. Previous studies have focused on recurrence, whereas there are few studies on flap survival. The aim was to describe the group and to analyze possible factors for flap survival. Method: A descriptive retrospective analysis of all operations between 2008 and 2020 was carried out. Flap survival at 40 days was assessed. A flap was classified as a failure if a reoperation with removal or replacement was planned before, or in connection with, the first return visit. Variables of patient demographics, details of the pressure ulcers, and surgical treatment and care were analyzed with multivariable logistic regression for their effect on flap survival. Results: A total of 111 flaps were included [78 (70%) with random blood supply and 33 (30%) with axial or perforator-based blood supply]; 54 (49%) of the flaps were fasciocutaneous. Body mass index was 25 (IQR 22-28). Flap survival rate was 90%. Variables associated with flap failure were higher body mass index, congenital spinal cord injury, type of blood supply to the flap, and the use of methylene blue to guide debridement of the wound. Conclusions: The findings show factors that can be modified to improve future results, including a normalized body mass index and use of methylene blue in surgery to outline wound edges and depth, as this has been shown to protect against flap failure. Our data suggest that random flaps, such as V-Y, are preferable to axial flaps in the studied group.