Application of local axial flaps to scalp reconstruction.

Background: Scalp defects may be caused by various etiological factors, and they represent a significant surgical and aesthetic concern. Various surgical techniques can be applied for reconstructive work such as primary closure, skin grafting, pedicled or free flaps. In this article, the authors share their clinical experience with scalp operations using the technique of local flaps and discuss the application of this method from the perspective of not only the size of the defect, but also in relation to the anatomical area, quality of surrounding tissue, and patient's condition.

Bacteriostatic and biological stimulation effect of Mepitel on experimental burns on the skin of rats.

This study was conducted on 200 white Wistar rats weighing about 200 g each. The animals were divided into two equal groups--an experimental one, with Mepitel (SCA Mölnlycke) dressings, and a control group with cotton gauze dressings. Microbiological and histological examinations and measurements of the wounds made on the 3rd, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th days after the 3rd-degree heat burn was inflicted using the standard method.