Effective prevention of posttraumatic tattoo using hydrosurgical debridement in the ED.
Traumatic tattoos can result from the accidental deposition of foreign particles in the dermis. These pigmented particles can become permanently lodged in the dermis after wound re-epithelialization and lead to irregular black or blue skin discoloration. Different methods exist for tattoo removal. The best strategy is to prevent traumatic tattoo formation by immediately removing the foreign particles before the healing process begins. Here, we present a fine-tuned, hydrosurgical debridement system to selectively debride wounds and preserve as much viable tissue as possible.
Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju-si, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea.
Jung Soo
JS
Park
Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju-si, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: laphir2006@naver.com.
Jin Hong
JH
Min
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002648:Child; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology