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, Beaumont Health Resident
Eric Li, Beaumont Health Resident
Randy Semma, Beaumont Health
Michele L. Bertelle-Semma, Beaumont Health
Asif Khan, Beaumont 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 individua

Publication Date

5-4-2023

Disciplines

Podiatry

Recommended Citation

Toma J, Li E, Semma R, Bertelle-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 Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills 2023 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2023 May 4; Farmington Hills, MI.

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2023 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 4, 2023