Negative pressure dressing for promoting wound healing of purpura fulminans in a newborn with homozygous protein C deficiency.
A negative pressure dressing to promote wound healing of purpura fulminans in a girl aged 35 days with homozygous protein C deficiency is reported. Two wounds of 11 x 11 cm2 at the abdominal wall and 14 x 14 cm2 at the left trunk were covered with sterile sponges embedded with a multiple-hole drain tube and transparent plastic film. The exposed end of the drain was then connected to the wall suction apparatus to create negative pressure at -120 mmHg. The dressing was changed every 2 days. Within 4-6 weeks, the wounds were completely healed and skin grafting was not required.
Chuansumrit
Ampaiwan
A
Department of Pediatrics, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. raajs@mahidol.ac.th
Kanogsunthornrat
Nirobol
N
Sirachainan
Nongnuch
N
Porapakpenjun
Surapan
S
Chantarukha
Rujinee
R
Warrasak
Sukhuma
S
Wongwerawattanakoon
Pakawan
P
D000007:Abdominal Injuries; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D006720:Homozygote; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D007223:Infant; D011312:Pressure; D020151:Protein C Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing