A novel use of surgicel® as a spacer for intraoperative contour defect. (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Allouni, Ammar; Dujon, David
• Is Part Of: JPRAS open. Volume 13(2017)
• Page Start: 46
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Spacer -- Surgical -- Contour -- Nose -- Novel technique; Surgery, Plastic -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 617.9505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2017.04.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-5878

Abstract

Abstract: Surgicel ® is an absorbable sheet. It was first introduced into clinical practice as a haemostatic agent. It was also used in plastic surgery for positioning the free flap pedicle to avoid kinking. Here, we report a novel technique that is cheap, easy and readily available for intraoperative correction of unexpected depressed scar. This technique can avoid the need for another operative procedure for correction.