Combined use of negative pressure wound therapy and ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由IGAlaña著作·2013·被引用9次—CombinedIntegra®andNPWThasresultedinreportsofexcellentdermalregeneration,-,,witha90%successratecomparedtoonly75%whenIntegra®isusedalone ...

Deep and extensive burns of lower extremities present a difficult challenge to healthcare professionals. After debridement, bones, tendons or joints are frequently exposed and cannot be covered by simple autografts. Moreover, in the case of major burns, damage to the surrounding areas of skin and the severity of the patient’s overall condition, often count against using pedicled or microsurgical flaps. In dealing with such complex wounds, which are difficult to treat, several authors have recommended the combined use of Integra® and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). They emphasize that NPWT eliminates wound exudate, promotes neovascularisation and cell migration through the Integra® matrix while increasing its stability and adherence to the wound bed, as well as decreasing the time needed for its total integration. The case presented here ...