title: [Cost-effective change in treatment after split skin grafting to lower leg defects].
abstract: We present a clinical comparison of short stretch bandage versus a two-layer compression bandage and early mobilization after split skin grafting to lower leg defects. A total of 38 patients were included. The first group were immobilized for four days and given a short stretch support bandage. Group 2 were mobilized one day after the operation with a two-layer compression bandage (Pro-Guide). There was no difference in healing or frequency of complications. The patients treated with Pro-Guide had significantly fewer admission days and out-patient consultations. Larger randomized trials are warranted.
authors.affiliation: Plastikkirurgisk Afdeling V, Herlev Hospital, Herlev Ringvej 75, 2730 Herlev, Denmark.
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vennegaard Kalialis
authors.forename: Marie Louise
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: von Sperling
authors.forename: Pernille Anette
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Høyer
mesh_terms: D058128:Compression Bandages; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004434:Early Ambulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014945:Wound Healing