Post-bariatric abdominoplasty resulting in wound infection and dehiscence-Conservative treatment with medical grade honey: A case report and review of literature

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Reem Dina JarjisSteen Henrik Matzen

Abstract

Wound complications in post-bariatric patients undergoing body-contouring surgery after massive weight loss are not uncommon and often, surgical debridement or conservative management is necessary. Honey is one of the most ancient remedies for wound care and it is also considered to possess debriding effects. Current research has demonstrated promising results showing that honey can improve wound granulation and epithelialization, reduce exudate and shorten healing times. This case report has been reported in line with the CARE criteria. A 40 year-old female suffered wound infection and dehiscence after undergoing post-bariatric abdominoplasty. The patient was not interested in surgical revision and split skin grafting. Therefore, conservative wound treatment with topical Manuka honey was instituted resulting in significant clinical improvement and effective healing concurrently with good patient satisfaction. Surgical wound complications in post-bariatric patients undergoing abdominoplasty are common and often require surgical revision or conservative wound treatment. No previous publication has addressed outpatient treatment of post-bariatric abdominoplasty wound complications with medical grade honey. Although more research ...Continue Reading

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Jan 8, 2017·American Journal of Clinical Dermatology·Sami K Saikaly, Amor Khachemoune
Jul 19, 2018·Dermatology Research and Practice·Reem Dina MatzenSteen Matzen
Aug 5, 2019·International Journal of Surgery Case Reports·Amalie Sylvester-HvidBjørn Crewe

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