Flap Reconstruction for Pressure Ulcers

Flap Reconstruction for Pressure Ulcers: An Outcomes Analysis

BACKGROUND Historically, complication rates after pressure ulcer reconstruction utilizing flap coverage have been high. Patients undergoing operations for pressure ulcer coverage typically have multiple risk factors for postoperative complications. The purpose of this study was to examine a large patient series in the pressure ulcer population to uncover objective evidence of the linkage betwee...

Abstract: Long-Term Outcomes Following Flap Reconstruction in Pediatric Pressure Ulcers

METHODS: Patients with a diagnosis of nonidiopathic scoliosis undergoing primary or revision growth friendly instrumentation or fusion during 2014 to 2016 were included. Clinical charts and operative reports were reviewed. The SSI and wound complication risk of patients undergoing PMC was compared to standard closure. Additionally, the mean Risk Severity Score (RSS) for SSI, which utilizes pati...

subcutaneous forehead island flap for nasal reconstruction

Flap Reconstruction

Barbara Roa Pauloski Jeri A. Logemann Joan Cheng Fox Laura A. Colangelo Northwestern University Evanston, IL The purpose of this study was to examine changes in the biomechanics of pharyngeal swallow after surgery in eight patients (six men and two women) with anterior tongue and floor of mouth resections with distal flap reconstruction. Eight normal age-matched subjects were also studied. Swal...

Pressure ulcers.

Pressure ulcers are localized areas of tissue necrosis that result from unrelieved pressure. They are graded or staged according to the degree of tissue damage observed. The main etiologic factors include pressure, shearing forces, friction, and moisture. The clinical course may be complicated by several conditions including infection, sepsis, osteomyelitis, fistulas, and carcinoma. Preventive ...