Skin grafting in surgical treatment of pressure ulcers
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| Year of publication | 2022 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Cesk Slov Neurol N 2022; 85 |
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| Citation | |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.48095/cccsnn2022S12 |
| Keywords | skin grafting – pressure ulcer – case report – pressure injury – reconstructive surgical procedures |
| Description | Optimal treatment of deep category of pressure ulcers/injuries (category III and IV) is represented by numerous surgical procedures accompanied with conservative therapy and preventative measures. Skin grafting represents a reconstructive option in plastic surgery with very specific indications in pressure ulcer‘s surgical therapy. The aim of this article is to clarify the indications for plastic surgery interventions and to describe possible disadvantages of skin grafting in pressure ulcers reconstruction. One of the specific indications is presented as case report of 89-years-old women with unstageable pressure ulcer in heel area that was surgically reconstructed by skin grafting. |