[How I treat...decubitus ulcers surgically].
Although pressure sores occur frequently during the evolution of paraplegic patients, they can present in patients confined to bed or in casts. Ischiatic, sacral and trochanteric sores are the most frequent. For stade III & IV lesions surgical excision followed by a coverage with healty tissue remain the only right principle. Usually, flap transfert meats these requirements. However, the selection of the surgical procedure and the post-op care are the main factors for a successful treatment.
Heymans
O
O
Université de Liège, Service de Chirurgie plastique et maxillo-faciale.
Dandrifosse
A C
AC
Gielen
J L
JL
Vanzele
D
D
Fissette
J
J
D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome