Use of XXXX gel sheets for prevention of @entity2318 after median sternotomy.

@entity1 @entity2318 @entity1346 @entity2805
PURPOSE: A keloid scar often appears at the incision site of @entity1 after median sternotomy. Use of @entity1346 gel to treat @entity2805 and fresh incisions has yielded encouraging results. In this study, we report our experience with the preventive use of @entity1346 gel sheets for @entity2318 after median sternotomy. METHODS: Nine @entity1 who underwent a median sternotomy were studied. A @entity1346 gel sheet was kept directly on the surgical incision for 24 h starting 2 weeks after surgery. The treatment was repeated with a new sheet every 4 weeks for 24 weeks, at which times the subjective symptoms and the changes in @entity2318 were determined. RESULTS: None of the @entity1 experienced an aggravation of any subjective symptoms during the 24-week study. After 24 weeks, all @entity1 were free of a keloid scar that showed a rise and contraction of skin and causes discomfort. No adverse events were reported by any of the @entity1 . CONCLUSION: A @entity1346 gel sheet is safe and effective for the preventing the formation of @entity2318 after median sternotomy.
