Abstract
Objective:To study and discuss role of external tissue expansion and wound closure (ETEWC) technique using hooks and rubber bands.Materials and Methods:The present study is a retrospective analysis of nine cases of wounds of different aetiology where ETEWC technique was applied using hooks and rubber bands.Results:All the wounds in the study healed completely without split thickness skin graft (SSG) or flap.Conclusion:ETEWC technique using hooks and rubber bands is a cost-effective technique which can be used for wound closure without SSG or flap.
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