scarcontracture tightening of the skin after skin transplantation
Conditions
Interventions
Full thickness graft versus perforator-based interposition flap.
Sponsors
Brandwondencentrum
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Indication for release of scar contracture Sufficient tissue for a perforator based interposition flap Able to give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age >= 12 years Location: scars on face or scul Smoking: the patient is eligiable if smoking is quit for > 3 weeks before the operation Psychiatric disorders (if a problematic follow-up is anticipated) Language barrier
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The contraction of the flap/graft after three and twelve months is the primary outcome measure. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundary outcome parameters are necrosis, pigmentation, flap elasticity, range of motion and cosmetic outcome. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed