title: [Evaluating scar development with objective computer-assisted viscoelastic measurement].
abstract: In a prospective study we compared the subjective scar assessment by the Vancouver Scar Scale with an objective viscoelastic measurement. Donor sites from the thigh primarily dressed with vaseline gauze (F), biobrane or occlusive dressing(O) were evaluated 0.5 years postoperatively by VSS and with the Cutometer (Courage and Khazaka). VSS of donor sites was 2.74 +/- 0.91 (F), 4.25 +/- 0.77 (B) and 2.57 +/- 0.72(O) (mean +/- sem). All ratings were significant compared to normal mirror-sided skin. Viscoelastic measurements by the Cutometer were near normal compared to uninjured skin. No correlation was found between subscale VSS pliabilty rating and Cutometer readings.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Hand, Plastische, Rekonstruktive und Verbrennungschirurgie, BG-Unfallklinik, Universität Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstrasse 95, 72076 Tübingen.
authors.forename: H O
authors.initials: HO
authors.lastname: Rennekampff
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rabbels
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pfau
authors.forename: H E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Schaller
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000503:physiopathology*; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D008432:Mathematical Computing; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000502:physiology*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting; D014783:Viscosity; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: C042816:Biobrane; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible
vernacular_title: Die Beurteilung der Narbenbildung mit objektivierbarer computerunterstützer viscoelastischer Messung.