Flap Survival after Reconstructive Surgery for Pressure Ulcers: A Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pressure ulcers are troublesome for patients and require considerable resources to resolve. Previous studies have focused on recurrence, whereas there are few studies on flap survival. The aim was to describe the group and to analyze possible factors for flap survival.

Method

A descriptive retrospective analysis of all operations between 2008 and 2020 was carried out. Flap survival at 40 days was assessed. A flap was classified as a failure if a reoperation with removal or replacement was planned before, or in connection with, the first return visit. Variables of patient demographics, details of the pressure ulcers, and surgical treatment and care were analyzed with multivariable logistic regression for their effect on flap survival.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Noojd M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10721125 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature