title: [History of the surgical treatment of decubitus ulcers].
abstract: A retrospective presentation of the development of surgical treatment for pressure sores is given. Experimental research is described for the etiology and pathogenesis of decubital ulcers. Typical localizations and predisposing factors for pressure sores are mentioned.
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000266:history*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014481:United States
vernacular_title: Die Geschichte der chirurgischen Behandlung von Dekubitalulzera.