Prevention of Pressure Sore Recurrence with Fat Graft: Outcome Analysis with Recurrence, Thickness, and Scar-A Pilot Study
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
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Result on the web
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DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-2702-1486" target="_blank" >10.1055/a-2702-1486</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Prevention of Pressure Sore Recurrence with Fat Graft: Outcome Analysis with Recurrence, Thickness, and Scar-A Pilot Study
Original language description
Background Pressure ulcers are a common and debilitating complication in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCIs), often requiring reconstructive surgery. However, scarred areas remain vulnerable to recurrence. This study evaluates lipografting as a secondary prevention strategy to enhance soft tissue padding over bony prominences and reduce ulcer recurrence. Additionally, it investigates whether fat resorption rates are higher in compromised tissue. Methods Five wheelchair-bound male patients with SCIs who had previously undergone reconstructive surgery for ischial pressure sores were included. Lipografting was performed, and soft tissue thickness was measured using ultrasonography preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, and at 3 and 12 months. Scar pliability, patient satisfaction, and fat resorption rates in the compromised area were also assessed. Results Significant soft tissue augmentation was observed immediately postoperatively, with an average retention rate of 60.7% at 1 year. Scar pliability improved in all patients, and no new pressure ulcers developed during the follow-up period. Patients reported high satisfaction, with one noting increased tolerance for prolonged sitting. Conclusion Lipografting appears to be a promising, minimally invasive approach for secondary prevention of pressure ulcer recurrence in SCI patients. While these findings are encouraging, further studies with larger cohorts and longer follow-up are necessary to confirm the long-term benefits of this technique.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30212 - Surgery
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
N - Vyzkumna aktivita podporovana z neverejnych zdroju
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Archives of Plastic Surgery
ISSN
2234-6163
e-ISSN
2234-6171
Volume of the periodical
53
Issue of the periodical within the volume
01
Country of publishing house
DE - GERMANY
Number of pages
7
Pages from-to
38-44
UT code for WoS article
001676342000004
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105029439968