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Abstracts from Hellenic Wound Healing Society Meeting 2015
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Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research

Serratia marcescens Bullous Cellulitis in a Splenectomized Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
We report a case of cellulitis occurring in a splenectomized patient, which led to multiple wound debridements and a transmetatarsal amputation. This dramatic case led us to review the published literature on soft tissue infections caused by S. marcescens. (Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds)
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Fournier, J. B., Dabiri, G., Thomas, V., Skowron, G., Carson, P., Falanga, V. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Echo-Guided Differential Popliteal Block in an Obese Patient With Intractable Painful Leg Ulcer for Early Discharge in Day Surgery
We present a case of analgesic ultrasound-guided block of tibial and common peroneal nerves in the popliteal fossa without any motor function involvement in an obese patient undergoing debridement of an infected lower limb ulcer; all previous attempts of surgical debridement in day surgery with topical anesthetics had failed because of discomfort due to pain. Our aim was to ensure an optimal degree of analgesia and, at the same time, to save motor function in order to make early discharge possible. We used 15 mL ropivacaine 0.375% to obtain a differential block, taking advantage of sensitive fibers selectivity of ropivacai...
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Zampi, M., Iacovazzo, C., Pagano, T., Buonanno, P., Carlomagno, M., Cianciulli, F., Servillo, G. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

A Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Diabetic Foot: Case Report
A 72-year-old male was referred to our hospital for a plantar ulceration that had occurred many years earlier. The lesion, with exuberant granulation and large areas of necrosis and fibrin, had long been treated by plastic surgeons with no positive evolution. At admission in our hospital no ischemia was detected, and foot radiograph was negative for bone involvement. The patient underwent a foot magnetic resonance imaging, which showed high vascularization in the plantar region and early capture of the contrast medium. We then performed multiple biopsies of the ulceration that revealed a moderately differentiated squamous ...
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Scatena, A., Zampa, V., Fanelli, G., Iacopi, E., Piaggesi, A. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Report of 27 Patients
In conclusion, none of the current therapies provide satisfying results in all of the patients, and our data indicate a long-standing unmet need for effective therapy for the unexpected course of PG. (Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds)
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Adısen, E., Erduran, F., Gürer, M. A. Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Toe-Sparing Surgery for Neuropathic Toe Ulcers With Exposed Bone or Joint in an Outpatient Setting: A Retrospective Study
The purpose of this study was to review the results of aggressive surgical debridement of neuropathic toe ulcers with exposed bone or joint. We identified patients with a single toe ulcer with exposed bone or joint that had been operated on in an outpatient setting. The surgery had included aggressive debridement and was performed using a small curette and rongeur, followed by oral antibiotic treatment at home. Success was defined as complete healing with no recurrence 6 months after full wound closure and epitheliazation was achieved. Twenty-five patients with neuropathic toe ulcers (72% male) had a total of 26 primary op...
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Tamir, E., Finestone, A. S., Avisar, E., Agar, G. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Chronic Ulcer by Cutaneous GvHD After Bone Marrow Transplantation Treated With Skin Allograft From HLA-Identical Donor: Case Report and Literature Review
We present a successful split-thickness skin allograft for a chronic cutaneous graft-versus-host disease of the thigh in an immunosuppressed patient, treated for acute myeloid leukemia with allogenic bone marrow stem cells transplant. (Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds)
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Amendola, F., Gazzola, R., Lombardo, M., Caminiti, R., Dagna, L., Baruffaldi-Preis, F. W. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

The Reverse Fasciocutaneous ALT Flap Harvested From Deeply Wounded and Scarred Area for Reconstruction of the Knee: A Case Report
In this report, we present the first case in the literature of a patient who had reconstruction by the reverse fasciocutaneous anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap harvested from a deeply wounded and scarred area for soft tissue defect of knee region. It was shown that the ALT flap can be harvested from deeply wounded and scarred thigh and without any major complication and debulking procedure and that ideal cosmetic and functional results could be achieved. (Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds)
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Sahin, I., Guzey, S., Aykan, A., Nisanci, M. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Reconstruction of Heel With Propeller Flap in Postfasciotomy and Popliteal Artery Revascularization State
In conclusion, we showed that although the popliteal artery was injured, the soft tissue defect can be reconstructed using a perforator propeller flap if intact distal flow in the anastomosis site was confirmed. (Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds)
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Kang, J. S., Choi, H. J., Tak, M. S. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Factors Affecting Penetration of Ciprofloxacin in Lower Extremity Ischemic Tissues
The aims of this study were to evaluate factors influencing the distribution of ciprofloxacin in tissue of patients suffering from varying degrees of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Blood and tissue samples were collected from patients undergoing debridement or amputation procedures and the amount of ciprofloxacin in them was determined using high-performance liquid chromatography. All patients were administered a 200-mg dose of intravenous ciprofloxacin prior to the debridement or amputation procedure. Data, including patient gender, age, type of diabetes, presence of neuropathy, medications taken, and severity of PAD ...
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Vella, J., Vella, M., Cassar, K., Camilleri, L., Serracino-Inglott, A., Azzopardi, L. M., LaFerla, G. Tags: Clinical and Translational Research Source Type: research

Efficacy of Topical Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Diabetic foot ulceration is a major complication of diabetes mellitus. Recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) is used topically in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. This meta-analysis was designed to evaluate if rhEGF increased the complete healing rate of diabetic foot compared with controls. We searched the MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Web of Knowledge databases (up to December 22, 2015). Studies were identified and selected, and data were extracted by 2 independent reviewers. A total of 4 randomized controlled trials including 294 patients were identified. The studies evaluated the rate of heal...
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Yang, S., Geng, Z., Ma, K., Sun, X., Fu, X. Tags: Clinical and Translational Research Source Type: research

Optimizing Technology Use for Chronic Lower-Extremity Wound Healing: A Consensus Document
Innovations in technology are used in managing chronic wounds. Despite the wide range of technologies available, healing of chronic wounds remains variable. In this paper, the authors offer an evidence based approach to the use of technology for diagnosis and management based on the concept of standardised care. (Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds)
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Mani, R., Margolis, D. J., Shukla, V., Akita, S., Lazarides, M., Piaggesi, A., Falanga, V., Teot, L., Xie, T., Bing, F. X., Romanelli, M., Attinger, C., Han, C. M., Lu, S., Meaume, S., Xu, Z., Viswanathan, V. Tags: Review Source Type: research

Why Is Wound Healing So Variable? Does Technology Help?
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Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Rerkasem, K., Mani, R. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Topical Negative Pressure Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Where Is the Evidence?
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Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - March 1, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Morbi, A. H. M., Shearman, C. P. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Hereditary Spherocytosis
We report here a unique case of PG in a 15-year-old boy with underlying hereditary spherocytosis. (Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds)
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - March 1, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Kwon, H. I., Paek, J. O., Kim, J. E., Ro, Y. S., Ko, J. Y. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research