Cierre de las heridas quirúrgicas mediante plicatura con aproximación forzada

Functional and aesthetic results of plicature and forced approximation technique for surgical defect closure: A prospective observational study

“…This technique decreases the wound diameter and inverts the edges of the skin towards the wound bed, facilitating keratinocyte production and migration to the deepest areas of the wound. 1,2 Nevertheless, further data related to some aspects of this technique are currently very scarce. 1,3 Therefore, we sought to measure and evaluate the functional and aesthetic outcomes of FAP in a cohort of our hospital.…”

“…1,2 Nevertheless, further data related to some aspects of this technique are currently very scarce. 1,3 Therefore, we sought to measure and evaluate the functional and aesthetic outcomes of FAP in a cohort of our hospital.…”

“…Dear Editor, The clinical diagnosis of lentiginous melanoma (lentigo maligna/LM and lentigo maligna melanoma/LMM) is challenging due to its poorly demarcated borders and tendency to occur on sun-damaged skin with background melanocytic hyperplasia. 1 This challenge is compounded by the necessity to distinguish lentiginous melanomas from similarly appearing benign lentiginous naevi and dysplastic naevi. 2 Detailed information regarding the anatomical distribution of these melanomas may guide clinicians, leading to earlier diagnosis and improved outcomes.…”

“…It consists in identifying the direction in which the edges of the wound are the closest and applying interrupted stitches on the mentioned axis (Figures 1 and 2). This technique decreases the wound diameter and inverts the edges of the skin towards the wound bed, facilitating keratinocyte production and migration to the deepest areas of the wound 1,2 . Nevertheless, further data related to some aspects of this technique are currently very scarce 1,3 .…”

“…In 2001, Vilalta et al 1 described a technique called plicature and forced approximation, also known as forced advancement plicature (FAP), with the aim of obtaining the advantages of second intention healing and accelerating patient recovery. It consists in identifying the direction in which the edges of the wound are the closest and applying interrupted stitches on the mentioned axis (Figures 1 and 2).…”