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The use of vacuum assisted closure (VAC™) in soft tissue injuries after high energy pelvic trauma

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2007
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Labler, L., & Trentz, O. (2007). The use of vacuum assisted closure (VAC™) in soft tissue injuries after high energy pelvic trauma. Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery, 392(5), 601–609. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-006-0090-0

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Abstract

Background: Application of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC™) in soft tissue defects after high-energy pelvic trauma is described as a retrospective study in a level one trauma center. Materials and methods: Between 2002 and 2004, 13 patients were treated for severe soft tissue injuries in the pelvic region. All musculoskeletal injuries were treated with multiple irrigation and debridement procedures and broad-spectrum antibiotics. VAC™ was applied as a temporary coverage for defects and wound conditioning. Results: The injuries included

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  • Labler, Ludwig
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  • Trentz, Otmar
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392

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5

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601

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609

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English

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2007-08-08

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2018-12-20

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1435-2443

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Green

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10182 since deposited on 2018-12-20
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22683 since deposited on 2018-12-20
Acq. date: 2025-11-12

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Labler, L., & Trentz, O. (2007). The use of vacuum assisted closure (VAC™) in soft tissue injuries after high energy pelvic trauma. Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery, 392(5), 601–609. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-006-0090-0

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