Use of Integra in the Management of Complex Hand Wounds From Cancer Resection and Nonburn Trauma

Background: Despite extensive use of Integra in burn reconstruction, little has been published regarding its utility in complex hand wounds from nonburn trauma or cancer resection. This study aimed to review outcomes following Integra use for hand reconstruction following cancer resection or nonburn...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Hand (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2018-01, Vol.13 (1), p.74-79
Main Authors: Reynolds, Michael, Kelly, David A., Walker, Nicholas J., Crantford, Clayton, Defranzo, Anthony J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery
Chondroitin Sulfates
Collagen
Female
Hand - surgery
Hand Injuries - surgery
Humans
Male
Melanoma - surgery
Middle Aged
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
Patient Satisfaction
Retrospective Studies
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Surgery
Surgical Flaps
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Background: Despite extensive use of Integra in burn reconstruction, little has been published regarding its utility in complex hand wounds from nonburn trauma or cancer resection. This study aimed to review outcomes following Integra use for hand reconstruction following cancer resection or nonburn trauma with exposed bone, joints, and/or tendons. Methods: Retrospective review was performed of patients undergoing hand reconstruction with Integra for exposed bones, joints, or tendons over a 6-year period at a single institution. Results: Fourteen patients underwent hand reconstruction using Integra, 8 following cancer resection and 6 following acute nonburn trauma. The mean defect size was 19 cm2, 79% had exposed tendon without peritenon, 43% had exposed bone without periosteum, and 28% had exposed joint capsule. Mean time from Integra to skin graft was 11.3 days, and negative-pressure wound therapy did not significantly decrease the mean time from Integra to skin graft placement (P = .76). Overall, 13 patients achieved successful reconstruction with mean skin graft take of 97%, and 1 required revision amputation at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. Six months postoperative, 92% patients had return of preoperative hand function. Without any surgical revision, 85% of patients were extremely satisfied with the aesthetic result and 15% were fairly satisfied. Conclusions: Integra is an effective method to treat complex hand wounds with exposed bone, joints, and/or tendons. This technique can be used in the office, lessens the need for local or free flap coverage, and provides an excellent aesthetic outcome. Integra should be considered a viable option in hand reconstruction algorithm.
ISSN:1558-9447
1558-9455
DOI:10.1177/1558944717692090