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Facial Plast Surg 2004; 20(1): 91-105
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-822965
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Wound Dressings for Office-Based Surgery

Gregg M. Menaker1 , 2
  • 1Dermatologic Surgery Unit, Evanston Hospital, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL
  • 2Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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22 March 2004 (online)

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Since the turn of the 20th century, our understanding of wound healing has changed completely. Because of this, we now realize that wounds heal better under occlusive or semi-occlusive conditions. This revelation has led to the creation of a vast array of wound-dressing techniques and products that any office-based surgeon must use on a daily basis. This article reviews these techniques and products and offers the reader a framework of techniques that will help to achieve optimal surgical outcomes while at the same time maximize patient comfort and convenience.

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Wound dressings - occlusive dressings - bandages - skin equivalents

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