Successful postoperative treatment of a lumbosacral ulcer in a neonate after myelomeningocele.
Wound care in neonates demands special awareness of the anatomical and physiological characteristics of their skin, and the danger of adverse mechanical and toxicological events. Here, we present the case of a full-term neonate born with myelomeningocele. Following the closing surgery on the 3rd day of postuterine life, the operated region became inflamed, the sutures opened and a necrotic discharging ulcer developed. Besides parenteral antibiotic treatment based on the microbiological findings, intelligent hydrofiber dressings were applied to the wound with regard to the special characteristics of wound care in neonates. After 72 days, the ulcer had healed with a small residual scar, and the infant is currently demonstrating normal physical and mental development.
Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Angéla
A
Meszes
Department of Pediatrics, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Gyula
G
Tálosi
Department of Pediatrics, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Krisztina
K
Máder
Department of Pediatrics, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Judit
J
Kiss
Department of Pediatrics, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Csilla
C
Sánta
Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Lajos
L
Kemény
Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Zsanett
Z
Csoma
Myelomeningocele; Neonate; Ulcer; Wound management