Leukosan® SkinLink | Bridging the gaps in wound closure

Leukosan® SkinLink

Clinical Case Documentation

Leukosan® SkinLink | Bridging the gaps in wound closure

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Dermatology and Venerology

Accident Surgery

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Oral and Maxillofacial

General and Visceral Surgery

Otolaryngology (ENT) / Head and Neck Surgery

Paediatric Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Emergency Room

Leukosan® SkinLink | Bridging the gaps in wound closure

Ankle Fracture

Day of Surgery Day of Surgery

Day 4, post Surgery Day 14, post Surgery

PatientAge: 22Sex: male

WoundType of Wound: Surgical incision

due to distal ankle fractureLength of Wound: approximately 10 cm

TreatmentHospital: University of Rostock, Germanydate: 16.04.2006Surgeon/ Doctor: Dr. Helms/Prof. Dr. MittlmeierType of Treatment: Plate osteosynthesisWound closure: SkinLink (6 closures, size large) plus

subcutaneous sutures

Wound healingNo complications; SkinLink closures were removed on day 14 post surgery; Patient and surgeon were highly satisfied as regards application, wound closure performance, healing status and wearing comfort.

Accident Surgery

Leukosan® SkinLink | Bridging the gaps in wound closure

Radius Fracture

Day 4, post Surgery Day 16, post SurgeryAdditional follow up

PatientAge: 74Sex: female

WoundType of Wound: Surgical incision

due to distal radius fractureLength of Wound: approximately 7 cm

TreatmentHospital: University of Rostock, Germanydate: 08.06.2006Surgeon/ Doctor: Dr. Helms/Prof. Dr. MittlmeierType of Treatment: Plate osteosynthesisWound closure: SkinLink (7 closures, size small) plus

subcutaneous sutures

Wound healingSkinLink closures were removed on day 13 post surgery; healing process without complications. Formation of one minor tension blister; Patient and surgeon were highly satisfied as regards application, wound closure performance, healing status and wearing comfort.

Day of Surgery Day of Surgery

Accident Surgery

Leukosan® SkinLink | Bridging the gaps in wound closure

Melanoma Excision

Day of Surgery

Day of Surgery Day 9, post Surgery

PatientSex: female

WoundType of Wound: Surgical incision,

upper armLength of Wound: approximately 4 cm

TreatmentHospital: San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italydate: 31.05.2006Surgeon/ Doctor: Dr. Confalonieri Type of Treatment: surgical excision (melanoma)Wound closure: SkinLink (4 closures, size small) plus

subcutaneous sutures

Wound healingSkinLink closures were removed on day 9 post surgery; No post surgical complications. Patient and surgeon were highly satisfied as regards application, wound closure performance and healing.

Plastic Surgery

Day of Surgery

Leukosan® SkinLink | Bridging the gaps in wound closure

Mammary Reconstruction

Day of Surgery

Day 7, post Surgery Day 7, post Surgery

PatientSex: female

WoundType of Wound: Surgical incisionLength of Wound: approximately 10 cm

TreatmentHospital: San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italydate: 22.05.2006Surgeon/ Doctor: Dr. Confalonieri Type of Treatment: mammary reconstructionWound closure: SkinLink (3 closures, size large) plus

subcutaneous sutures

Wound healingSkinLink closures were removed on day 7 post surgery; No post surgical complications. Patient and surgeon were highly satisfied as regards application, wound closure performance and healing status.

Plastic Surgery

Day of Surgery

Leukosan® SkinLink | Bridging the gaps in wound closure

Inguinal Hernia

Day of Surgery Day 8, post Surgery

Paediatric Surgery

PatientAge: 2Sex: male

WoundType of Wound: Surgical incisions

right and left, above groin crease

Length of Wound: 2 and 5 cmDepth of Wound: 1 and 1.5 cm

TreatmentHospital: UMC St Radboud, Nijmegen, NLDate: 23.05.2006Surgeon/ Doctor: Dr. SeverijnenType of Treatment: Inguinal hernia - surgeryWound closure: SkinLink (2 and 4 closures, size small) plus

subcutaneous sutures

Wound HealingFollow up visit on day 8 post surgery; No post surgical complications. Surgeon satisfied with healing status and cosmesis.

Day of Surgery

Leukosan® SkinLink | Bridging the gaps in wound closure

Shoulder Surgery

Day 3, post Surgery Day 7, post Surgery

Orthopaedics

PatientAge: 40Sex: female

WoundType of Wound: Surgical incision Length of Wound: approximately 6 cmDepth of wound: 1 cm

TreatmentHospital: Orthopaedic practice, HamburgDate: 23.06.2006Surgeon/ Doctor: Dr. WeinhardtType of Treatment: Surgery, shoulderWound closure: SkinLink (3 closures, size small) plus

subcutaneous sutures

Wound HealingFollow up visits on day 3 and 7 post surgery; No post surgical complications. Surgeon and patient highly satisfied with wound closure performance, healing status, wearing comfort and cosmesis.

Day of Surgery

Leukosan® SkinLink | Bridging the gaps in wound closure

Foot Surgery

Day 5, post Surgery

PatientAge: 69Sex: female

WoundType of wound: surgical incisionLength of Wound: approximately 6 cmDepth of Wound: 1 cm

TreatmentHospital: Orthopaedic practice, HamburgDate: 02.06.2006Surgeon/ Doctor: Dr. WeinhardtType of Treatment: Surgery, footWound closure: SkinLink (3 closures, size small) plus

subcutaneous sutures

Wound HealingFollow up visits on day 3 and 5 post surgery; Change of one closure due to excessive bleeding; No post surgical complications. Surgeon and patient satisfied with wound closure performance, healing status and wearing comfort.

Day 3, post Surgery

Orthopaedics