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Calciphylaxis and Skin Ulcers
Calciphylaxis is a rare condition that can be challenging to diagnose and manage. How was this case successfully treated?
May 17, 2023
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Pilonidal Disease of the Anterior Perineum
This report presents an unusual case of pilonidal disease with involvement of the anterior perineum. What are the surgical options for this atypical presentation?
May 15, 2023
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Dubowitz Syndrome
This case report describes the presentation of pyoderma gangrenosum in a patient with Dubowitz syndrome. Are these two conditions connected?
May 10, 2023
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Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Tulle Gras Versus Polyethylene Nonadhesive Film for Dressing of Donor Site Wounds in Cases of Split-Thickness Skin Graft
How do these dressings compare in the management of skin graft donor area wounds?
May 08, 2023
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Early Experience and Recommendations for the Use of an Automated Estimator of Solution Volume for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation
In this paper, the authors describe early experience with an automated device for NPWT with instillation and provide recommendations for its use.
May 03, 2023
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Cicatrization of Oncological Wounds by Autologous Fibrin Biopolymer Dressing Treatment
Could this autologous biopolymer provide an effective alternative to conventional dressings for the treatment of chronic oncological wounds?
May 01, 2023
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A Real-World Study of a Calcium Alginate Dressing for Various Wound Etiologies on Clinical Performance, Usability, and Safety
This study provides insight into the real-world performance of a calcium alginate dressing for complex wounds of varying etiologies.
April 26, 2023
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Coupling Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Split-Thickness Skin Graft for a Large Chronic Venous Leg Ulceration
In this report, a chronic venous leg ulcer was successfully treated with NPWT with instillation combined with split-thickness skin graft.
April 24, 2023
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Use of Advanced Elastomeric Skin Protectant on Venous Leg Ulcer Periwound Skin
The use of this skin protectant under wound dressings may provide benefits over zinc barrier cream in the treatment of venous leg ulcers.
April 19, 2023
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Protocol-Driven Therapy for Lower Extremity Ulcers
This article describes a new protocol for the management of chronic lower extremity ulcers utilizing porcine intestine extracellular matrix.
April 17, 2023
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Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Successfully Treat Postoperative Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Laparoscopic Surgery
A patient who developed pyoderma gangrenosum after laparoscopic appendectomy was successfully treated with NPWT combined with immunosuppressive therapy.
April 10, 2023
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Wound Healing in Stage IV Pressure Injury With Use of Adjunct Autologous Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
This report describes the use of adjunct PRP therapy in a case of stage IV pressure injury. What effect did it have on the wound healing process?
April 03, 2023
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The Sandwich Technique for Quick and Efficient Application of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to the Feet and Hands
Learn more about the "sandwich technique" -- a novel approach for applying NPWT dressings to the feet and hands.
March 27, 2023
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Flap Application in Reconstructive Surgery to Manage Severe Radiation-Induced Ulcers
Is this procedure an effective option for managing radiation-related wounds?
March 20, 2023
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Venous Leg Ulcers: Potential Algorithms of Care
This article describes a multimodal algorithm of care for the evaluation and management of venous leg ulcers.
February 21, 2023
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Immediate Air Exposure vs Dressings Following Primary Closure of Clean and Clean-Contaminated Surgical Wounds
To reduce surgical site infection, is it better to immediately expose surgical wounds to air or utilize dressings?
February 16, 2023
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Wound Repair Using Discarded Skin Tissue From the Rolled Edge of Pressure Injury
Is it feasible to utilize skin harvested from the rolled edge of pressure injuries for wound repair? A new study explores the viability of this technique.
February 14, 2023
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Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Patients With Challenging Wounds
How effective is NPWT in the management of challenging wounds? What benefits might it offer over conventional therapy?
February 09, 2023
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Effect of the Layered Fasciocutaneous Flap in the Repair of Complex Wounds of the Lower Extremity
Is this approach a safe and effective method for the repair of complex lower extremity wounds?
February 07, 2023
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Lucio Phenomenon in an Adolescent Female
This report describes a case of Lucio phenomenon, a rare and potentially deadly condition, in a 17-year-old female patient.
February 02, 2023