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Conservative Healing of an 11×9-cm Aplasia Cutis Congenita of the Scalp with Bone Defect.
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- Fröjd, Victoria, 1986 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Avdelningen för biomaterialvetenskap,Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Biomaterials
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- Maltese, Giovanni, 1974 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Avdelningen för plastikkirurgi,Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Plastic Surgery
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- Kölby, Lars, 1963 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Avdelningen för plastikkirurgi,Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Plastic Surgery
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- Tarnow, Peter, 1963 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Avdelningen för plastikkirurgi,Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Plastic Surgery
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- 2014-08-11
- 2014
- English.
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In: Journal of neurological surgery reports. - : Georg Thieme Verlag KG. - 2193-6358 .- 2193-6366. ; 75:2
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- ObjectivesAplasia cutis congenita is a rare congenital condition, and it is difficult to find scientific support for optimal treatment strategies. In addition, these may vary due to defect size, tissue layers involved, contemporary malformations, and the physiologic status of the affected child. Clinical PresentationThis case report describes complete skin coverage in 20 weeks and uneventful healing of a large 11×9-cm defect of the vertex, involving both skin and skull bone, using conservative treatment. To prevent infection and promote healing, the defect was kept moist and covered at all times, and it was treated with surgical debridement when necessary. For infection control, ionized silver-coated dressings were used in addition to prophylactic antibiotics over the first 3.5 weeks. Follow-up was 2 years. ConclusionSurgical treatment is usually preferred for larger aplasia cutis congenita defects, but it is accompanied with potential risks and will exacerbate secondary reconstruction of alopecia or skull bone defects. This case shows that even very complex defects may be treated conservatively.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Medicinsk bioteknologi -- Biomaterialvetenskap (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Medical Biotechnology -- Biomaterials Science (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Kirurgi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Surgery (hsv//eng)
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