Surgical Wounds

Case studies: The use of Non-invasive Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression (PACE) System in complex wounds related to Diabetes reduces wound area and speeds wound closure

Background and Aims: Managing complex, chronic wounds involving diabetes and other comorbidities is a challenge in the plastic surgery field. New tools on regenerative medicine may show i...

Emily C. Alberto , MD;

John Getchell , RN, BSN;

Hermas Patricio Ramirez , MD;

Jessie Powell , MSN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, CEN;

05/26/2022

Effect of distance from burn wound center on follow-up compliance and autograft take success versus standard of care in partial thickness burns presenting from primary emergency departments.

OBJECTIVE: To identify patient variables that may affect post-operative versus standard of care follow-up compliance. INTRODUCTION: Demographic and social factors affect patient follow-u...

Leo M. Nherera , PhD;

Marcus Yarbrough , MD;

05/26/2022

Aseptically Processed Dehydrated Allograft Placental Membrane in Complex Surgical Reconstruction

Introduction: Surgical reconstruction of chronic wounds using soft tissue flaps is a routine approach to achieve closure. Due to the poor tissue quality, longstanding inflammation, biobur...

Michael N. Desvigne , MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS;

Neil Seth , BS;

Divya Chopra , BS;

05/26/2022

A Novel Woven Secondary Bandage** for Foot and Ankle Wounds to Ease and Speed Up Dressings for Caregiver Efficiency, Reduce Frequency of Dressing Changes and to Secure the Integrity of the Primary to Support Wound Healing and Compliance

Introduction: The standard of care for foot and ankle wounds often involves bandage rolls and gauze wraps, to cover the primary dressing. Secondary dressing application ease, time to appl...

Animesh Bhatia , DPM, CWS;

05/26/2022

A unique management option for therapeutic treatment of peri-wound underming using hypochlorous acid irrigation and cooled P188 Concentrated Surfactant Gel instillation

Accurate evaluation of peri-wound soft tissue is critical to accomplish wound closure. Inadequate detection of exposed structures or incomplete debridement of biofilm within tunneling oft...

Neil Seth , BS;

Divya Chopra , BS;

Matthew M. Melin , MD;

05/26/2022

Trauma and Burn Wound Therapy: A Multi-case Series

Introduction: A 2021 press release from the American College of Surgeons notes that we are experiencing a national surge in injuries, including a significant increase in gunshot wounds. O...

Mary Anne R. Obst , BSN, RN, CCRN, CWON;

Laura Soloway , PhD, MPH;

Amy Law , MBA;

Christine Bongards , PhD;

Rhea Mathew , BS;

Daniel J. Spangler , BS;

Hadley Hudson ;

05/26/2022

The use of a novel compression wrap, the Dual Compression System (DCS), in the management of edema associated with diabetic ulcers.

Introduction: The use of compression in controlling venous reflux is well known. Less well known is the use of the compression wraps in the management of edema associated with diabetic ul...

Lucian G. Vlad , MD;

05/26/2022

Surgical applications of intact and fragmented fish skin grafts and NPWT for lower extremity wounds secondary to multiple fasciotomies for acute compartment syndrome: Case Report

Introduction: Fasciotomy is the definitive treatment for acute compartment syndrome to decompress the involved compartments, decreasing the risk of amputation of the affected limbs. Altho...

Rimvydas A. Statkus , DPM, FACFAS;

05/26/2022

The Use of an Adipose Allograft Matrix to Augment Tissue Deficits in Diabetic Patients: A Case Series

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers and their resultant skin defects are common and costly challenges for healthcare providers. Recent advances in tissue engineering have given rise to new...

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

05/26/2022

Pure Hypochlorous Preserved Wound Cleanser* in the Management oF Wound/skin Conditions Associated with Moisture Associated Skin Damage

Introduction: We report our experience with HAPWOC in a 454-bed metropolitan Level I Trauma Center in the Midwestern United States. Adopted by the Certified Wound Ostomy & Continence ...

Kari Day , RN, BSN, WCC;

Michael D. Kalos , DNP, RN, CWOCN;

Denise Gilmore , BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN;

Krista Bauer (Montgomery) , RN, WCC, OMS;

Kurt Holifield , RN, BSN, WCC, OMS;

Ashley L. Wardman , LPN;

05/26/2022