Bollea GML, Rodríguez KMV, Belatti AL, Capellato N, Rodríguez CMF, Martínez PMM, Kowalczuk AM

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Punch grafts are a type of autologous full-thickness graft, which are a therapeutic alternative for wounds of different etiologies. This technique is easy to perform, ambulatory and has acceptable cosmetic and functional results.
We present the treatment with punch grafting technique in two cases of non-healing ulcers. The first case in a patient with a wound following oncological surgery of a melanoma. The second case in a patient with a leg ulcer secondary to chronic venous insufficiency and diabetes. Subsequent to the accomplishment of the grafts, in both cases a modified version of multilayer dressing was used, in order to assure the cohesion of the grafts to the bed of the ulcer and to allow the ambulation of both patients.

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