Osseous drill holes to promote granulation tissue: radiologic appearance.
Skin grafting following extensive soft-tissue loss is often delayed until adequate granulation tissue can be generated. Surgical drill holes into the marrow cavity promote development of granulation tissue. This article illustrates the radiology appearance of these drill holes in four patients.
Resnik
C S
CS
Department of Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System/Hospital, Baltimore.
Goldberg
N H
NH
Reiner
B I
BI
Diaconis
J N
JN
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000601:surgery; D003646:Debridement; D006097:Granulation Tissue; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016038:Skin Transplantation