title: [Experiences in the treatment of decubital ulcers with synthetic skin grafting (author's transl)].
abstract: Pressure sores have always been, and still are, a serious threat to health and life of patients paralysed by a transverse lesion of the cord; hence, intensive-care treatment is essential. The most important basic measure is a consequential relief of the damage caused by pressure; success is achieved with synthetic skin grafting using polyurethane foam for the conditioning of wound areas prior to final surgery. Extended pressure sores are particularly suitable for treatment with synthetic skin graft, whereas this principle is unsuitable in skin defects with many "pockets" and cavities. On account of its microporous surface which is impervious to bacteria while offering the possibility of gas exchange, polyurethane foam is also used to protect wounds against superinfection.
mesh_terms: D001187:Artificial Organs; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Erfahrungen bei der Behandlung von Dekubital-Geschwüren unter Berücksichtigung des synthetischen hautersatzes.