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USE OF NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF PRIMARY INFECTED TRAUMATIC WOUNDS OF THE FOOT CAUSED BY HIGH ENERGY IMPACT

MARIN MARINOVIĆ ; Rijeka University Hospital Center, Department of Surgery, Rijeka, Croatia
JOSIP ŠPANJOL ; Rijeka University Hospital Center, Department of Urology, Rijeka, Croatia
STANISLAVA LAGINJA ; Ogulin General Hospital, Department of Dermatovenereology, Ogulin, Croatia
NIKOLA GRŽALJA ; Rijeka University Hospital Center, Department of Surgery, Rijeka, Croatia
DAMIR ŠTIGLIĆ ; Rijeka University Hospital Center, Department of Surgery, Rijeka, Croatia
DARKO EKL ; Rijeka University Hospital Center, Department of Surgery, Rijeka, Croatia
NERA FUMIĆ ; Rijeka University Hospital Center, Department of Surgery, Rijeka, Croatia
BRIGITA ŠEPAC ; Rijeka University Hospital Center, Department of Surgery, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

Foot injuries caused by firearms and high pressure washing machines are not common, but due to high energy can be very destructive and contaminated with microorganisms. Due to the anatomical specificity of the foot, injures of the specific structure such as blood vessels, nerves and tendon-ligament apparatus are frequent. Soft tissue defect is often present. Functional and aesthetic recovery of the foot is a challenge for the surgeon. Direct and indirect effect of the negative pressure therapy helps in wound healing and provides good preparation for definitive surgical management of wounds.

Keywords

negative pressure therapy; firearm injuries; high pressure washer

Hrčak ID:

120449

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/120449

Publication date:

13.4.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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