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[Subcutaneous "wash-out" in extravasations].

R Giunta1, J Akpaloo, L Kovacs

  • 1Abteilung für Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich. R.Giunta@t-online.de

Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, Plastische Chirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Handchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Mikrochirurgie Der Peripheren Nerven Und Gefasse : Organ Der V
|February 26, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Chemotherapy extravasations can cause severe tissue damage. Early subcutaneous "wash-out" effectively dilutes the drug, preventing significant soft-tissue defects in the hand and forearm.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Hand Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Chemotherapy extravasations frequently result in extensive soft-tissue loss in the hand and forearm.
  • Delayed referrals to specialized surgical units often lead to established defects.
  • Current management may involve surgical excision and flap coverage for severe cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a surgical technique for managing chemotherapy extravasations.
  • To highlight the benefits of early intervention in preventing tissue damage.

Main Methods:

  • The study focuses on the "wash-out" technique for subcutaneous extravasations.
  • This method involves early emergency subcutaneous fluid injection to dilute the extravasated agent.

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Main Results:

  • The "wash-out" technique facilitates dilution and reduces drug concentration.
  • This approach reliably prevents the development of soft-tissue defects.
  • Avoids the need for extensive surgical excision and flap coverage.

Conclusions:

  • Early emergency subcutaneous "wash-out" is the preferred method for managing chemotherapy extravasations in the hand and forearm.
  • This technique effectively mitigates the risk of soft-tissue loss and subsequent reconstructive surgery.