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To evaluate the impact of a high strength lysine-based adhesive (TissuGlu® Surgical Adhesive) on complications and revision rates in large flap surgery for decubitus repair.
A total of 50 subjects undergoing flap surgery for decubitus repair at the Clinic for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Hand Surgery, St. Joseph's Hospital in Hagen, Germany were included in a post-market investigator initiated, retrospective observational series study.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | Standard Wound Closure with drains | ||
| TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive | TissuGlu was used for approximation and adhesion of the flaps in conjunction with drains |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive | Device |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| reduce the post-operative duration of stay | duration | 30 days |
| reduce the surgical revision rate | rate | 30 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| percent of patients requiring a revision | percent | 30 days |
| duration of wound drainage | duration | 30 days |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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The study population included patients undergoing flap surgery for decubitus repair between March 2011 and July 2015. In October 2013, the investigator converted to the use of TissuGlu® Surgical Adhesive in conjunction with surgical drains as their standard of care for flap surgery for decubitus repair. The analysis was performed retrospectively on two consecutive cohort groups.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003668 | Pressure Ulcer |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012883 | Skin Ulcer |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
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