Khái niệm cốt lõi
Combining NPWTi and STSG leads to successful healing of chronic venous leg ulcers.
Tóm tắt
Abstract and Introduction:
- Chronic VLUs are challenging to heal.
- Timing and combination of treatments are crucial.
- Case report combines NPWTi, biofilm killing solution, hydrosurgical debridement, and STSG.
- Successful wound healing in 2 months.
- Reduced time to healing compared to standard care.
Introduction:
- VLUs are a late sequela of chronic venous insufficiency.
- VLUs are an economic burden.
- Compression therapy is standard but not always successful.
- Larger ulcers have longer healing times.
- STSG is an option for large VLUs.
- NPWTi shows promising results in wound healing.
Case Report:
- Patient with chronic VLU on anteromedial ankle healed in 2 months.
- Combination of NPWTi, hydrosurgery, and STSG led to successful healing.
Thống kê
VLU affects 1% to 3% of the US population.
$1.5 billion to $3 billion spent annually in the US on VLU treatment.
Larger VLUs have longer healing times.
NPWTi shows better results compared to NPWT.
NPWTi preceding STSG is more economical for treating large complex VLUs.
Trích dẫn
"The combination of NPWTi, hydrosurgery, and STSG to treat this patient resulted in successful wound healing."
"NPWTi has also shown promise as an adjunct to STSG."
"Complete healing was achieved at 1 year."