Golgi Method

The Golgi method is one of the effective techniques in surgery. The first mention of this method dates back to 1932. The Golgi method consisted of preserving autodermal grafts by freezing-drying after the tissue splitting procedure. It is widely used in the treatment of chronic ulcers in the lower extremities.

The basis of the technique is the method of preserving the autodermal graft. The patient's subcutaneous fat is dried under ultraviolet irradiation, and the resulting graft is prepared. Using this technique, tissue from the patient himself is used to eliminate the defect. It can be used in any postoperative period. Advantages of the method: the ability to store grafts under various conditions and transport them over long distances. The presence of significant side effects after the procedure is considered a disadvantage. They come in two types: early and late. Early side effects do not last long and disappear after some time. The phenomenon is characterized by discomfort, pain, and the presence of edema. Late effects are not based on external factors; they appear after a long time and cannot be treated. Their absence indicates the success of the procedure. It does not depend on the main causes of this kind of problems, which appear after a long period when the technique is carried out more than once.

The advantages of the method are considered to be high efficiency, rapid recovery, and low risk of complications. As a result of the intervention, complete healing occurs, including the scar. Disadvantages include: long-term rehabilitation, likelihood of secondary surgery, minor cosmetic effect due to the presence of a scar. The procedure is risky and is carried out under the supervision of a doctor.