Neck reconstruction in burn sequelae: A comparison of full-thickness skin grafts with traditional tie-over versus negative pressure wound therapy for both recipient site preparation and graft fixation
The combined use of NPWT for recipient site preparation and intraoperative graft fixation clinically improves graft integration and reduces complications in neck burn reconstruction. These findings suggest that NPWT should be considered a standard of care in settings where resources allow.
Authors
- Mario Vélez-Palafox
- Érik Agustín Márquez-Gutiérrez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1651-0256)
- Maykel González‐Torres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3899-4410)
- Leonardo David Ponce-Damián
Institutions
- Universidad de Cuautitlán Izcalli (MX)
- Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación (MX)
- Vietnam National Children's Hospital (VN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Injury
- Published
- 2025-04-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2025.112323
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00