Bratislava Medical Journal Vol.116, No.12, p.719

Bratislava Medical Journal Vol.116, No.12, p.719–721, 2015

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Bratislava Medical Journal Vol.116, No.12, p.719–721, 2015
Title: Application of negative pressure wound therapy in scalp reconstruction
Author: M. Bohac, K. Mikusz, J. Fedeles Sr.

Abstract: Scalp defects in old polymorbid patients are still therapeutic challenge for reconstructive surgeons. We present the case of a male who underwent an excessive tumour resection with the unsuccessful skin graft coverage. The patient developed a progressive skin graft necrosis and infection with an exposure of calvarial bone. Initial surgical debridement and topical treatment resulted in an excessive bone exposure. We decided to use a negative pressure therapy after multiple bone trephinations, to improve growth of new vital tissue in bone-exposed area. This maneuverer, followed by a split thickness skin graft coverage, allowed a progressive defect healing. In such old polymorbid patient, calvarial bone trephinations with a negative pressure therapy could be considered to achieve effective and considerable results (Fig. 4, Ref. 16).

Keywords: scalp reconstruction, negative pressure therapy, polymorbidity.
	Published online: 15-Dec-2015
Year: 2015, Volume: 116, Issue: 12	Page From: 719, Page To: 721
doi:10.4149/BLL_2015_141
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