A simple technique for the retrieval of buried staples.
The use of staples for skin graft fixation is practiced in many burn centers worldwide. This application provides a fast and easy means of fixation. However, buried staples are frequently encountered if the staples are forgotten or removed too late. Apart from physical symptoms, buried staples can also lead to potential medico-legal consequences. In our center, we adopt a simple retrieval technique for the buried staples with the assistance of C-arm image intensifier. This method allows quick identification and removal of buried staples while minimizing tissue disruption. We describe this technique in the following article.
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. lawrencehlliu@gmail.com
Hin-Lun
HL
Liu
Hon-Ping
HP
Chung
D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012867:Skin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000379:methods; D013537:Sutures; D014963:X-Ray Intensifying Screens