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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 19, No. 3, 2014, pp. 94-98
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Bioline Code: js14062
Full paper language: English
Document type: Editorial
Document available free of charge
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 19, No. 3, 2014, pp. 94-98
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Minimally Invasive Incision Debridement in Combination with Continuous Closed Negative Pressure Drainage for Morel - Lavallée Lesion.
Canzhang, L.; Kiribata, A.K. & Naddumba, E.K.
Abstract
Background: The objective of this review was to explore the effectiveness of minimally
invasive incision debridement in combination with continuous closed negative pressure
drainage for Morel - Lavallée lesion.
Methods: The Department treated 16 cases of Morel-Lavallée lesion with minimally
invasive incision debridement in combination with continuous closed negative pressure
drainage technic from Aug 2013 to Aug 2014. All the cases were followed up for 4 to 6
months.
Results: Fourteen of the cases were managed successfully. Skin necrosis in 2 cases, were
skin grafting was then performed. The cure rate was 87.5%.
Conclusion: Minimally invasive incision debridement in combination with continuous closed
negative pressure drainage is a good technic for the treatment of Morel-Lavallée lesion.
Keywords
Morel-Lavallée; minimally invasive incision; closed negative pressure drainage
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