Volume 32 - Issue 12 - December 2020
Case Report
12/31/2020
Mazen Ali; Hatem Abbassi; Mahdi Gargouri; Fredson Razanabola; Hichem Issaoui; Fekhaoui Mohammed Reda
A 75-year-old male with a history of high blood pressure was injured in an accident involving agricultural equipment and presented with a triad injury of the left elbow: a posterolateral dislocation combined with fractures of the radial head...
A 75-year-old male with a history of high blood pressure was injured in an accident involving agricultural equipment and presented with a triad injury of the left elbow: a posterolateral dislocation combined with fractures of the radial head...
A 75-year-old male with a...
12/31/2020
Wounds
Case Series
12/31/2020
Jackie Tey; Aprine Tan; Kimberly Tan; K. Wong; Kimberley Leow
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel waterfall technique, a modification of the usual bridging used during NPWTi-d application, to facilitate the channeling of instillation fluid into diabetic foot wounds with small entry points.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel waterfall technique, a modification of the usual bridging used during NPWTi-d application, to facilitate the channeling of instillation fluid into diabetic foot wounds with small entry points.
This study evaluates the...
12/31/2020
Wounds
Case Series
12/31/2020
Marc R. Matthews, MD, FACS, MS; Luis G. Fernández; Kevin N. Foster, MD, MBA, FACS; Samantha Delapena
This case series describes the effective use of NPWTi-d in conjunction with hypochlorous acid solution in 10 patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections.
This case series describes the effective use of NPWTi-d in conjunction with hypochlorous acid solution in 10 patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections.
This case series describes the...
12/31/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/31/2020
Kimberley Leow; Jackie Tey; Aprine Tan; K. Wong
Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) used as an irrigation channel to manage deep cavity wounds with a tunneled opening has yet to be described to the authors' knowledge. The patient presented with pain...
Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) used as an irrigation channel to manage deep cavity wounds with a tunneled opening has yet to be described to the authors' knowledge. The patient presented with pain...
Negative pressure wound therapy...
12/31/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/31/2020
Brigitte Vola; Ross Vander Noot
A 50-year-old female with multiple comorbidities underwent complete colectomy, end ileostomy, and percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy tube placement and subsequently developed a 27 cm x 22 cm x 7 cm abdominal wound that was approximately 85%...
A 50-year-old female with multiple comorbidities underwent complete colectomy, end ileostomy, and percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy tube placement and subsequently developed a 27 cm x 22 cm x 7 cm abdominal wound that was approximately 85%...
A 50-year-old female with...
12/31/2020
Wounds
Case Series
12/31/2020
Pietro Picarella; Angela Romano; Maria Giovanna Ciolli; Simona Grimaldi; Sergio Grimaldi; Raffaele Porfidia, MD
With a step-by-step closure protocol developed by the authors from July 2017 to the present, this case series highlights the advantages of using negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time.
With a step-by-step closure protocol developed by the authors from July 2017 to the present, this case series highlights the advantages of using negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time.
With a step-by-step closure...
12/31/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/31/2020
Mahdi Gargouri; Fredson Razanabola; Hichem Issaoui; Fekhaoui Mohammed Reda; Mazen Ali; Hatem Abbassi
The authors present the case of an 87-year-old female admitted to their department after a road accident in which she sustained an open fracture of the distal tibia classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type II, a closed fracture of the lateral...
The authors present the case of an 87-year-old female admitted to their department after a road accident in which she sustained an open fracture of the distal tibia classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type II, a closed fracture of the lateral...
The authors present the case of...
12/31/2020
Wounds
Case Series
12/31/2020
Swati Upadhyay; Manjulata Anchalia; Mohit Dahiya
This study evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of NPWTi-d alone as well as NPWTi-d as an adjunct to standard NPWT in the treatment of complex wounds in patients with serious comorbidities.
This study evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of NPWTi-d alone as well as NPWTi-d as an adjunct to standard NPWT in the treatment of complex wounds in patients with serious comorbidities.
This study evaluates the...
12/31/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/31/2020
Ingo Ludolph; Raymund E. Horch; Alexander Geierlehner; Maximilian C. Stumpfe
This report presents two cases of pseudotumors 12 and 29 years after latissimus dorsi transfer.
This report presents two cases of pseudotumors 12 and 29 years after latissimus dorsi transfer.
This report presents two cases...
12/31/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/30/2020
Patrick Murray; Gordon K. Lee, MD, FACS
The authors report the first 2 cases of necrotizing fasciitis with resulting complex wounds in which NPWTi-d was utilized during all phases of care (including after graft transfer) with excellent outcomes.
The authors report the first 2 cases of necrotizing fasciitis with resulting complex wounds in which NPWTi-d was utilized during all phases of care (including after graft transfer) with excellent outcomes.
The authors report the first 2...
12/30/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/23/2020
Gregor Rečnik, MD, PhD; Samo Hrašovec, MD
A 73-year-old female with spondylolisthesis and stenosis of the spinal canal experienced dehiscence formation of the postoperative wound with continuous exudate after fusion and decompression surgery (TLIF L4–L5) of the lumbar spine.
A 73-year-old female with spondylolisthesis and stenosis of the spinal canal experienced dehiscence formation of the postoperative wound with continuous exudate after fusion and decompression surgery (TLIF L4–L5) of the lumbar spine.
A 73-year-old female with...
12/23/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/23/2020
Anže Djordjević, MD; Maja Pirnat Pirnat, MD; Nina Gorišek Miksić, MD, PhD; Miha Antonič, MD, PhD; Peter Jurič, MD
A 63-year-old male patient with an aneurysm of the ascending aorta was admitted to the authors’ institution for surgical treatment.
A 63-year-old male patient with an aneurysm of the ascending aorta was admitted to the authors’ institution for surgical treatment.
A 63-year-old male patient with...
12/23/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/23/2020
Christian Mauerer; Matthias Hornung; Henrik Horst Gerhard Junger; Stefan Martin Brunner; Slowik Przemyszlaw; Hans-Jürgen Schlitt; Frank Werner Brennfleck
A 57-year-old, obese (body mass index: 55 kg/m²) female with a long history of Crohn disease and multiple intestinal resections, presented with an incarcerated parastomal hernia, abscess formation, and septic shock.
A 57-year-old, obese (body mass index: 55 kg/m²) female with a long history of Crohn disease and multiple intestinal resections, presented with an incarcerated parastomal hernia, abscess formation, and septic shock.
A 57-year-old, obese (body mass...
12/23/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/23/2020
This report is on the use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) combined with a reticulated open cell foam dressing with through holes (ROCF-CC) to achieve debridement and granulation in a lower...
This report is on the use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) combined with a reticulated open cell foam dressing with through holes (ROCF-CC) to achieve debridement and granulation in a lower...
This report is on the use of...
12/23/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/21/2020
Mahdi Gargouri; Fredson Razanabola; Hichem Issaoui; Fekhaoui Mohammed Reda; Mazen Ali; Hatem Abbassi
Soft tissue injuries of the lower extremity are the result of high-energy trauma, such as road accidents, and remain challenging for most orthopedic surgeons. Proper selection of the treatment is important considering the risk of delayed...
Soft tissue injuries of the lower extremity are the result of high-energy trauma, such as road accidents, and remain challenging for most orthopedic surgeons. Proper selection of the treatment is important considering the risk of delayed...
Soft tissue injuries of the...
12/21/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/21/2020
Carlotta Scarpa; Eleonora de Antoni; Vincenzo Vindigni, MD, PhD; Franco Bassetto, MD
A 57-year-old male with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease presented with infected venous leg ulcers of 2 years’ duration.
A 57-year-old male with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease presented with infected venous leg ulcers of 2 years’ duration.
A 57-year-old male with obesity,...
12/21/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/21/2020
Terri Reed
A complex case in which 2 distinct negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) modalities were instrumental in helping manage extensive wounds resulting from extreme crushing/sheering forces is presented.
A complex case in which 2 distinct negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) modalities were instrumental in helping manage extensive wounds resulting from extreme crushing/sheering forces is presented.
A complex case in which 2...
12/21/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/21/2020
Richard Hill, RN, CWCN, FAACWS, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
This case study highlights a circumstance where source control was achieved in a patient that suffered from a polymicrobial necrotizing Aeromonas hydrophila infection following a traumatic aquatic amputation.
This case study highlights a circumstance where source control was achieved in a patient that suffered from a polymicrobial necrotizing Aeromonas hydrophila infection following a traumatic aquatic amputation.
This case study highlights a...
12/21/2020
Wounds
Case Report
12/10/2020
Linsen Fan; Qinglian Xu, MD; Chunhua Wang, MD; Junhui Song, MSM; Zhengguo Xia, MD; Ashley Arnold, MB; Yizhong Tang, MSM
A 54-year-old male presented with an ulcer, purulent discharge at the left anterior tibia, and a fever 28 years after complete healing of the scar site.
A 54-year-old male presented with an ulcer, purulent discharge at the left anterior tibia, and a fever 28 years after complete healing of the scar site.
A 54-year-old male presented...
12/10/2020
Wounds
Editorial
12/07/2020
Terry Treadwell, MD, FACS, FAAWC
Christmas is a magical time of the year when our thoughts should turn to the real meaning of the season—to family, friends, and the blessings we have received all year. Everyone gets excited about the season with decorations, family...
Christmas is a magical time of the year when our thoughts should turn to the real meaning of the season—to family, friends, and the blessings we have received all year. Everyone gets excited about the season with decorations, family...
Christmas is a magical time of...
12/07/2020
Wounds
Letters to the Editor
12/07/2020
Robert J. Snyder, MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA; Brandon P. Kitchens, DPM, MBA; Cherison A. Cuffy
Dear Drs Melin and Dean:
Thank you for your feedback and appreciation toward the publication of our July 2020 article with Wounds1 in your November 2020 Letter to the Editor.2
It was our goal to bring to light the different types of...
Dear Drs Melin and Dean:
Thank you for your feedback and appreciation toward the publication of our July 2020 article with Wounds1 in your November 2020 Letter to the Editor.2
It was our goal to bring to light the different types of...
Dear Drs Melin and...
12/07/2020
Wounds
Original Research
12/07/2020
Suzie Ehmann, PT, DPT, PhD Candidate, CWS, CWLT, CLT-LANA; John D. DesJardins, PhD; Cameron M. Bailey, BS; Kyle J. Walker, BS
12/07/2020
Wounds
Evidence Corner
12/07/2020
This installment of Evidence Corner reviews 2 randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that used telehealth in varying ways to improve health care delivery and outcomes. One reported use of a telehealth application is to improve patient knowledge...
This installment of Evidence Corner reviews 2 randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that used telehealth in varying ways to improve health care delivery and outcomes. One reported use of a telehealth application is to improve patient knowledge...
This installment of Evidence...
12/07/2020
Wounds
Original Research
12/07/2020
Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga, PhD; Reshmina C. D'Souza, MS; Sanjana Joy, MBBS; Rekha Boloor, MD; Sucharitha Suresh, PhD; Shreevidya K, MD; Ramakrishna Pai Jakribettu, MD; Vidya Rao Surlu, MHA
This retrospective observational study analyzes the bacteriological profile of pathogens causing burn wound infections in a tertiary care center.
This retrospective observational study analyzes the bacteriological profile of pathogens causing burn wound infections in a tertiary care center.
This retrospective observational...
12/07/2020
Wounds
Original Research
12/07/2020
Michel H.E. Hermans, MD; Danielle Curran, PA-C; Timothy Pittinger, MD
In a real-life retrospective study, the autolytic debridement properties of a concentrated surfactant gel (CSG) were assessed.
In a real-life retrospective study, the autolytic debridement properties of a concentrated surfactant gel (CSG) were assessed.
In a real-life retrospective...
12/07/2020
Wounds
Review
12/07/2020
Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD; Theresa Hurd, PhD, MScN, ACNP, RN
This article reviews the current practice and challenges associated with NPWT. Relevant literature was reviewed to provide a background on current practice.
This article reviews the current practice and challenges associated with NPWT. Relevant literature was reviewed to provide a background on current practice.
This article reviews the current...
12/07/2020
Wounds
Original Research
11/20/2020
Sang-Yeul Lee, PhD, MD; Hong Sil Joo, PhD, MD; Kun Yong Sung, PhD, MD; Seung Je Lee, MD
A study was conducted to compare negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to conventional bolster dressings in facilitating firm split-thickness skin graft (STSG) attachment and allowing relatively easy removal of exudates.
A study was conducted to compare negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to conventional bolster dressings in facilitating firm split-thickness skin graft (STSG) attachment and allowing relatively easy removal of exudates.
A study was conducted to compare...
11/20/2020
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