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[Vacuum-assisted closure as temporary coverage in the "problem zone hand"].

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Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|April 1, 2006
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Vacuum therapy offers a sterile, temporary wound cover for hand defects, promoting healing and reducing swelling. This technique is particularly useful in staged procedures for complex hand injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Wound Management
  • Dermatologic Surgery

Background:

  • Hand defects pose challenges for vacuum therapy due to interdigital folds and small surface areas.
  • Vacuum therapy serves as a sterile, temporary wound cover in staged procedures for hand defects, such as after tumor excision.
  • It aids in wound conditioning, area reduction, and lymph/edema reduction.

Observation:

  • A 75-year-old female patient with a suspected Morbus Bowen-like lesion on her ring finger underwent staged treatment.
  • Radical excision of the skin tumor was performed, preserving the tendon's synovial sheath.
  • Temporary wound closure was achieved using vacuum therapy.

Findings:

  • Histological examination confirmed complete removal of a solar keratosis.

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  • Seven days of vacuum therapy resulted in significant wound area reduction and decreased edema.
  • The defect was successfully reconstructed with a reversed cross finger flap.

    • Implications:

    • Vacuum therapy is a valuable tool for temporary wound coverage, especially for hand defects involving exposed nerves, tendons, or bones.
    • The "hand glove" technique allows successful application of vacuum therapy in complex hand reconstructions.
    • This method facilitates staged procedures and improves outcomes in hand surgery.