Publication: Soft tissue management in open fractures of the lower leg: the role of vacuum therapy
Soft tissue management in open fractures of the lower leg: the role of vacuum therapy
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Rancan, M., & Keel, M. (2009). Soft tissue management in open fractures of the lower leg: the role of vacuum therapy. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 35(1), 10–16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-008-8215-5
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The management of severe open fractures of the lower leg continues to challenge the treating surgeon. Major difficulties include high infection rates as well as adequate temporary soft tissue coverage. In the past, these injuries were commonly associated with loss of the extremity. Today, vacuum therapy provides not only safe temporary wound coverage but also conditioning of the soft tissues until definitive wound closure. Amongst other advantages, bacterial clearance and increased formation of granulation tissue are attributed to vac
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- Rancan, Mario
- Keel, Marius
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Rancan, M., & Keel, M. (2009). Soft tissue management in open fractures of the lower leg: the role of vacuum therapy. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 35(1), 10–16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-008-8215-5
