Scalp Wound Closure with K wires: An alternative easier method to scalp wound closure
- Author:
Ramesh Sasidaran
;
Serjius Ajik
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Scalp reconstruction, Tissue expansion, K wire
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2012;67(6):629-630
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Scalp defects and lacerations present a reconstructive
challenge to plastic surgeons. Many methods have been
described from the use of skin grafting to rotation flaps.
Here we present a method of closure of a contaminated
scalp wound with the use of Kirschner wires.
In our case, closure of scalp laceration was made possible
with the use of 1.4 Kirschner wires and cable tie/ zip tie
fasteners. The duration to closure of wound was 10 days. In
reconstructing the scalp defect, this method was found to
adhere to principles of scalp reconstruction. There were no
post operative complications found from the procedure. On
initial application on the edge of the wound, tension applied caused the K wires to cut through the wound edge. On replacement of K wires 1cm away from wound edge the
procedure was not plagued by any further complication. In
conclusion we find scalp closure with Kirschner wires are a
simple and effective method for scalp wound closure.
