Management of complex surgical wounds of the back: identifying an evidence-based approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative dehiscence and surgical site infection after spinal surgery can carry serious morbidity. Multidisciplinary involvement of plastic surgery is essential to minimizing morbidity and achieving definitive closure. However, a standardized approach is lacking. The aim of this study was to identify effective reconstructive interventions for the basis of an evidence-based management protocol.

Methods

A retrospective review was performed at a single tertiary institution for 45 patients who required 53 reconstruction procedures with plastic surgery for wounds secondary to spinal surgery from 2010 to 2019. Statistical analysis was performed for demographics, comorbidities, and treatment methods. Primary outcomes were postoperative complications, including dehisc

SUBMITTER: Zolper EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8627952 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature