title: Sequential Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen, Synthetic Skin Substitute and Skin Grafting in the Treatment of a Refractory Vasculitic Ulcer.
abstract: Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis (CLCV) is a disorder characterized by the inflammation of the small vessels of the skin. CLCV may cause recurrent, drug-resistant, non-healing ulcers. Herein, we present a patient with a recalcitrant ulcer caused by CLCV, who was successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and skin grafting. There is not any particular therapy/product that will heal all type of wounds. We can achieve better results provided that wound care products and advanced treatments are used at the right time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, 06100 Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Gökhan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Akcali
authors.affiliation: Department of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, 06100 Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Günalp
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Uzun
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, 06100 Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Abdül Kerim
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Yapici
authors.affiliation: Department of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, 06100 Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Şenol
authors.initials: Ş
authors.lastname: Yildiz
keywords: Hyperbaric oxygen; Skin graft; Skin ulcer; Vasculitis