Reliability of the Estimation of the Take of Split Thickness Graft by the Observation Method

Autor:	Jonathan C. B. Dakubo, A. B. Paintsil, K. Appiah-Labi, E. Nartey, Josephine Nsaful, Kwesi O. Nsaful
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	Estimation medicine.medical_specialty integumentary system business.industry Significant difference Dentistry Split skin graft Teaching hospital Plastic surgery Graft take Medicine Observation method business Reliability (statistics)
Zdroj:	Modern Plastic Surgery. 10:62-74
ISSN:	2164-5280 2164-5213
DOI:	10.4236/mps.2020.103008
Popis:	Introduction: Split thickness skin grafts are frequently employed to provide biological cover for extensive wounds. The take of the skin graft is traditionally estimated by observation and recorded as a percentage. The intent of this study was to ascertain the reliability of the observation method in comparison with the Image J digital programme. Materials and Methods: The study was a longitudinal study conducted on the wards of the National Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre (NRPSBC) at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) on patients who were admitted during the period of the study with wounds who received split skin grafts. Image J®, an image analysis program, was employed in the calculation of the take of the grafts. These were compared to values obtained by estimation by observation. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the estimation of graft take, made by observation and using Image J® digital programme. Conclusion: The estimation of graft take by observation is an acceptable practice.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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