title: [Plastic surgery treatment techniques for interdisciplinary therapy of pressure sores].
abstract: Pressure sores in geriatric patients represent a challenge for all disciplines involved in the treatment process; however, the prerequisite for successful treatment is the elaboration of an interdisciplinary treatment concept. The treatment goals should be adapted to the individual needs of the patients including the life situation, general condition and local findings. In addition to general basic operative techniques, such as wound cleansing and conditioning, plastic and reconstructive surgery provides a wide range of highly specialized operative techniques for the treatment of these patients by which a definitive defect coverage can be achieved. The aim of this article is to raise awareness for these complex and highly specialized procedures for all disciplines participating in the treatment in order to improve the interdisciplinary cooperation and ultimately the quality of treatment.
authors.affiliation: , Augsburger Str. 19, 50170, Kerpen-Sindorf, Deutschland. karint.mueller@gmx.de.|Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie, Diakonie Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland. karint.mueller@gmx.de.
authors.forename: Karin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.affiliation: Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie, Diakonie Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland.
authors.forename: Frederic
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.affiliation: Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie, Diakonie Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland.
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pfau
authors.affiliation: Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie, Diakonie Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland.
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Werdin
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D058106:Wound Closure Techniques
keywords: Debridement; Flap; Plastic surgery; Pressure sores; Wound coverage