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Surgical Management of Pressure Ulcers

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Pressure Ulcers in the Aging Population

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The surgeon is an essential team member in the management of stage III and IV pressure ulcers. In some settings the wound team is led by a general surgeon or a plastic surgeon. The surgeon’s involvement can range from conservative bedside debridement to myocutaneous advancement flaps by a reconstructive plastic surgeon. Surgical consultation can add value to the care process by advising the team as to the proper timing and extent of wound debridement and to assess the potential for wound coverage. The intent of this chapter is to introduce the generalist wound care provider to the role of the surgeon and to a range of surgical treatment options. These include patient selection for debridement, secondary healing, or reconstruction.

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    David R. Thomas, MD

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    Gregory A. Compton, MD

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Kane, D.P. (2014). Surgical Management of Pressure Ulcers. In: Thomas, MD, D., Compton, MD, G. (eds) Pressure Ulcers in the Aging Population. Aging Medicine, vol 1. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-700-6_7

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