Clinical considerations for allied professionals: Optimizing outcomes: Surgical incision techniques and wound care in device implantation

Harding, Melissa; Chinitz, Larry A.

doi:10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.01.003

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“…Furthermore, the adhesive tapes designed for pressure dressings can cause skin erosion. 10 We hypothesized that a conventional pressure dressing with adhesive tape would not provide adequate pressure between the dressing and pocket. In this study, the first goal was to assess the difference in pressure by using pressure dressings with he incidence of hematoma following implantation of a cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) is considered to be 2-5%, making it a common complication.…”

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Novel Compression Tool to Prevent Hematomas and Skin Erosions After Device Implantation

Kiuchi¹,

Okajima²,

Tanaka³

et al. 2015

Circ J

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Novel Compression Tool to Prevent Hematomas and Skin Erosions After Device Implantation

Kiuchi¹,

Okajima²,

Tanaka³

et al. 2015

Circ J

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“…Incisions made in the direction of Langer’s lines run parallel to the direction of collagen bundles in the dermis and are more likely to improve wound healing results as they are aligned to the collagen bundles. Several published studies have advocated using Langer’s lines for planning surgical incisions in various parts of the body 7, 8, 9, 10…”

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A pilot study comparing two sites for incision during pacemaker implantation and their influence on the scar

Lokhandwala

Gupta

Desai

et al. 2018

Indian Heart Journal

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Objective There are two most common incisions that are used during most pacemaker implantation procedures, with the first type of incision being inferior and parallel to the clavicle (Group C) and the second type of incision along the deltopectoral groove (Group D). We evaluated the scars resulting from the two types of incision to objectively evaluate the degree of superiority in cosmetic outcomes, between these two types of incisions. Methods Seventy-six patients who underwent left pre-pectoral pacemaker insertion were evaluated, close to 6 months after the date of the pacemaker implantation, using a simple scoring system based on atrophy, contour and colour of the scar. The likelihood of reduced severity in scar scores were compared between the two groups and the number of patients with elevation or inversion of the scar and with keloid formation were quantified. Results Seventy-six patients, with 47 belonging to the ‘Group C’ and 29 belonging to the ‘Group D’ were evaluated. The average length (C: 25 ± 2 mm; D: 24 ± 3 mm) and thickness (C: 25 ± 3 mm; D: 26 ± 2 mm) of the scars were not significantly different. The mean cumulative total scores in ‘Group C’ (1.98 ± 1.50) and ‘Group D’ (1.93 ± 1.31) were comparable. The odds ratio (OR) estimate showed that outcomes for atrophy (OR:0.73), contour (OR:0.53) and the cumulative total scores (OR:0.72) were also comparable. Conclusion This pilot study showed that the deltopectoral groove incision as a site of incision is comparable to the infraclavicular incision.

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β-Adrenergic Receptor Blockers Reduce the Occurrence of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars after Cardiac Device Implantation: A Single-Institution Case-Control Study

Enoshiri

Naitoh

Yamawaki

et al. 2017

Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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Clinical considerations for allied professionals: Optimizing outcomes: Surgical incision techniques and wound care in device implantation

Cited by 3 publications

References 25 publications

Novel Compression Tool to Prevent Hematomas and Skin Erosions After Device Implantation

Novel Compression Tool to Prevent Hematomas and Skin Erosions After Device Implantation

A pilot study comparing two sites for incision during pacemaker implantation and their influence on the scar

β-Adrenergic Receptor Blockers Reduce the Occurrence of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars after Cardiac Device Implantation: A Single-Institution Case-Control Study

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