The Fate of The Free Fat Graft for The Prevention of Scar Formation after Laminectomy by using CT Scanning

Mitsuyoshi Oda; Hideki Sonoda; Mari Azuma; Kenichi Yamashiro; Kiminori Sakamoto; Michishi Tsukano; Koji Akasaki; Kohei Ise; Kozo Hirota; Yasuhiro Matsueda

doi:10.5035/nishiseisai.39.371

Mitsuyoshi Oda, Hideki Sonoda, Mari Azuma, Kenichi Yamashiro, Kiminori Sakamoto, Michishi Tsukano, Koji Akasaki, Kohei Ise, Kozo Hirota, Yasuhiro Matsueda

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1990 Volume 39 Issue 2 Pages 371-374

DOI https://doi.org/10.5035/nishiseisai.39.371

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Abstract

The fate of free fat grafts used in spinal decompression surgery to prevent epidural fibrosis was evaluated by CT scanning. A follow-up study was perfonmed on thirteen cases. The free fat grafts were obtained from the subcutaneous layer of fat of the back.
The grafts were used to cover the dural sac. Results were excellent in six, good in five, and fair in two cases.
In one case, the second operation for recurrence of the tumor demonstrated survival of the fat graft and apparent prevention of scar formation. The free fat grafts were effective to prevent the postoperative dural scar formation.

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