Risk factors for recurrence of pressure ulcers after defect reconstruction

Conclusions: Supported by the recent literature we identified factors like defect size to be associated with pressure ulcer recurrence, but not with time‐to admission for reconstruction or number of previous debridements. Whether laboratory values like serum albumin levels were the cause, the result or associated with pressure ulcer recurrence warrants further investigation. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Wound Repair and Regeneration - January 30, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Paul Wurzer, Raimund Winter, Sebastian O. Stemmer, Josipa Ivancic, Patricia B. Lebo, Gabriel Hundeshagen, Janos Cambiaso ‐Daniel, Franz Quehenberger, Lars‐Peter Kamolz, David B. Lumenta Tags: Original Research ‐Clinical Science Source Type: research