title: [Revitalization of a gluteal abscesses with v.a.C. therapy (vacuum assisted closure)].
abstract: Abscess formation is a frequent complication following gluteal injection. Septic abscesses as well as aseptic necrosis of muscle or subcutaneous adipose tissue require surgical management. We present a case of subcutaneous necrosis following gluteal injection in which vacuum-assisted closure (V.A.C. therapy) has been effectively applied in the phase of secondary wound healing following surgical drainage. V.A.C. therapy offers ambulatory management with optimal hygiene and patient's comfort.
authors.affiliation: Hautklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar. K.Querings@gmx.de
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Querings
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bonowitz
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dill-Müller
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000009:adverse effects; D003646:Debridement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004322:Drainage; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008838:Microcomputers; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D011140:Polyurethanes; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014618:Vacuum; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes; C028279:polyurethane foam