Utilization of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Split Thickness Skin Grafts in the Context of Complex Skin Closure Via Secondary Intention: A Protocol Approach

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Authors

Jihan Toma, Corewell Health Resident
Eric Li, Corewell Health Resident
Randy Semma, Corewell Health
Michele Bertelle-Semma, Corewell Health
Asif Khan, Corewell Health

Description

Patients with complex, chronic foot wounds or ulcerations are at risk for major amputations. In this quality improvement (QI) initiative, we present an implemented protocol for patients with foot ulcerations and attempt to heal them using a combination of wound vac therapy and split thickness skin grafting. These patients have a history of either diabetes and/or neuropathy that makes wound healing more difficult than an otherwise healthy individual.

Publication Date

5-9-2024

Disciplines

Podiatry

Recommended Citation

Toma J, Li E, Semma R, Bertele-Semma M, Khan A. Utilization of negative pressure wound therapy and split thickness skin grafts in the context of complex skin closure via secondary intention: a protocol approach. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2024 May 9; Farmington Hills, MI.

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2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 9, 2024.