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Chapter-044 Complications of Vitiligo Surgery

BOOK TITLE: ACS(I) Textbook of Cutaneous & Aesthetic Surgery (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Khunger Niti
2. Goel Alka
ISBN
9789352700332
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14122_46
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. VM Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi, India drniti@redifmail.com, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
2. Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalya (Affiliated to Maulana Azad Medical College), Geeta Colony, Delhi, India, Subhash Nagar, New Delhi, India, dr.alkagoel@gmail.com, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalya (Affiliated to Maulana Azad Medical College), New Delhi, India
Chapter keywords
Vitiligo surgery, hyperpigmentation, perigraft halo, cobblestoning, graft hypertrophy, hypertrophic scar, mini punch graft, suction blister epidermal graft, hair follicular graft

Abstract

This chapter mainly focuses on the complications of vitiligo surgery. Complications in vitiligo surgery include those which are specific to the technique and those which are common to any surgery. Some complications are common to any surgery such as reactions to anesthetic agents, infections, keloid formation, etc. To avoid these complications, the surgery should be performed in an operation theater setting, with all aseptic precautions to avoid infection. Presence of infection will not only lead to graft failure, but can also lead to scarring. Bleeding and oozing from the donor site can occur, particularly over a large area. A pressure dressing, with layers of gauze pad and adhesive bandage will minimize this side effect. Specific complications, color mismatch (hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation), perigraft halo and achromic fissures, cobblestoning (raised grafts) and sunken pits (sunken grafts), graft hypertrophy, etc. are also discussed in this chapter.

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