Multilayered and Flap Closure Technique for Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery.

Multilayered and Flap Closure Technique for Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Feb 01;28(3):e92-e99 Authors: Garg S, Khechoyan D, Kim EB, French B Abstract Wound complications after pediatric spinal deformity surgery are a relatively common and challenging complication that results in emotional, physical, and monetary costs to the patients, families, and healthcare providers. The role of wound closure techniques for the prevention of wound complications is being increasingly explored. Interdisciplinary care by spinal surgeons and plastic surgeons has been recently found to decrease wound complication rates in patients with nonidiopathic scoliosis. PMID: 31977607 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - January 26, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Source Type: research