Coverage of Exposed Lower Extremity Bypass Vascular Graft with Integra and NPWT for Limb Salvage
Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Integra was first used to replace the dermis in third-degree burns to minimize contraction and scarring, its usage had led to better functional and aesthetic results. It acts as a network for dermal reconstruction. Its usage had expanded in trauma and soft tissue defects resulting after cancer excision and other defects with tendons and bone exposure. Integra has unlimited supply compared with skin grafts and flaps and it avoids donor site morbidity. This case study shows the promising use of Integra when applied over an exposed vascular graft in the lower extremity for limb salvage.
Authors and Affiliations
Simman R
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP583005
- DOI 10.15744/2348-9820.3.401
- Views 101
- Downloads 0
Solitary Plasmacytoma of the Thoracic Spine
Background: Solitary bone plasmacytomas account for approximately 5% of plasma cell malignancies. These lesions are recognized as pre-malignant, if untreated, at least 50% will progress to multiple myeloma within 5 years...
Development of Severe Hypophosphatemia from Acquired Fanconi Syndrome during Treatment with Abiraterone
Objectives: To report two cases of patients with metastatic, castration resistant prostate cancer who developed profound hypophosphatemia while on treatment with abiraterone. Case Summary: The first patient was a 77 year...
A Case Report of Atrial Myxoma presenting with Cardioembolic Stroke and treated with Intravenous Thrombolytic Therapy
Background: Cardiac myxomas are a potential source of emboli to the brain and elsewhere in the vascular tree. Myxomas are the most common benign primary cardiac tumor in adults. The commonest location of cardiac myxomas...
Spinal Cord Compression Due to Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in a 27-YearOld Man with Beta Thalassemia Intermedia: A Case Report
Background: Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) occurs in approximately 15% of cases of thalassemia. Paraspinal mass of extramedullary hematopoiesis are a rare compensatory process in intermediate and severe thalassemia....
Bullous Lichen Planus: A Case Report with Review of Literature
Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease which frequently involves the oral mucosa. A 48-year-old male patient with the chief complaint of burning sensation in bilateral buccal mucosa, upper and...