Reconstruction of deep wounds in old patients with cutaneous malignant tumor after artificial dermis combined with negative pressure wound therapy.
10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2015.05.014
- Author:
Zhiyun DENG
1
;
Xiaodong HE
;
Quan CUI
;
Xiaolei ZHAO
;
Yi YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Frontier Defense Corps Forces, Shenzhen 518029, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Aged;
Dermis;
Humans;
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy;
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures;
Retrospective Studies;
Skin Neoplasms;
surgery;
Skin Transplantation;
Skin, Artificial;
Wound Healing
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2015;40(5):539-542
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of artificial dermis combined with negative pressure wound therapy on repairing wound aft er resection of cutaneous malignant tumor in elderly.
METHODS:The clinical data of 34 hospitalized patients with cutaneous malignant tumor from July, 2009 to February, 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients received local enlarged excision, artificial dermis covered wounds and 12-16 days of negative pressure wound therapy plus a free skin graft transplant on the surface with an artificial dermis. Recovery and complication aft er operation were assessed.
RESULTS:All wounds were restored successfully with good appearance. None severe infection happened.
CONCLUSION:Artificial dermis combined with negative pressure wound therapy can repair wound efficiently aft er cutaneous malignant tumor resection was performed for old patients.
