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The use of fascial plication to facilitate wound closure following microscopically controlled surgery
1Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Abstract:
The closure of large wounds created by the Mohs method of skin cancer removal may often be facilitated by the plication of the underlying fascia. Fascial plication causes the movement of tissue without direct tension and vascular compromise on involved skin. This may be referred to as tissue drag. The tissue, once dragged toward the closure point by fascial movement, may often be stretched a further distance. Only the tension caused by stretching affects the vascular viability of the skin. This tension-alleviating maneuver may permit closure of wounds that might otherwise be subject to ischemic complications if only standard cutaneous and subcutaneous closures are employed.
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Fascial plication aids closure of large Mohs surgery wounds by moving tissue without compromising skin
Area of Science:
- Dermatologic surgery
- Wound closure techniques
- Plastic surgery
Background:
- Large defects from Mohs surgery can be challenging to close.
- Standard closure methods may lead to skin tension and vascular compromise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe fascial plication as a method to facilitate closure of large Mohs defects.
- To highlight the benefits of fascial plication in preventing ischemic complications.
Main Methods:
- Fascial plication involves manipulating underlying fascia to move adjacent tissue.
- This technique creates "tissue drag" towards the wound.
- Subsequent stretching of the skin is minimized, reducing tension.
Main Results:
- Fascial plication allows for significant tissue mobilization.
- The technique reduces direct tension on the skin, preserving vascularity.
- This enables closure of larger wounds that might otherwise be impossible.
Conclusions:
- Fascial plication is an effective adjunct for closing large Mohs surgery defects.
- It mitigates risks of ischemic complications associated with skin tension.
- This method enhances surgical outcomes in complex skin cancer reconstructions.