| Skin tensile strength modulation by compressive garments in burn patients. A pilot study. | |
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PMID: 11315656 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Compression therapy is frequently used to prevent hypertrophy of post-burn scars. This pilot study was performed in 6 patients to assess non-invasive changes induced in the tensile strength of the skin before any clinical improvement can be perceived. Assessments were performed using a computerized suction device delivering three 5 s cycles of 500 mbar depression. Measurements were made at one-month intervals for three months after initiating the garment compression therapy. Comparisons were made between the intact skin, the ungrafted and grafted post-burn scars and the graft donor sites. Data show that garment compression therapy alters the tensile strength in the skin of all test sites. The most reliable variations consist of an increase in both the extensibility and elasticity of the tissues submitted to traction. |
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Authors:
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R Fournier; G E Piérard |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of medical engineering & technology Volume: 24 ISSN: 0309-1902 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Eng Technol Publication Date: 2000 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-04-23 Completed Date: 2001-08-02 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7702125 Medline TA: J Med Eng Technol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 277-80 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Belgian SSTC Research Center 5596, Department of Dermatopathology, University Medical Center Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgium. |
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Bandages* Biomedical Engineering Burns / physiopathology*, surgery, therapy* Cicatrix / physiopathology Elasticity Humans Pilot Projects Skin / physiopathology* Skin Transplantation / physiology Tensile Strength |
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