Chinese Journal of Modern Operative Surgery  2017, Vol. 21 Issue (2): 145-148 DOI: 10．16260/j．cnki．1009 －2188．2017．02．016 |
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| Application of Vacuum-assisted Closure Technique for Skin Defect with Infection of the Extremities |
| LIAO Xiong，TANG Jing-wu，DENG Jian-liang
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| Department of Orthopedics and Trauma，Changsha Central Hospital，Changsha 410006，Hunan，China |
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Abstract ObjectiveTo explore the clinical value of vacuum-assisted closure(VAC)technique in the treatment of skin defect with infection of the limbs．MethodThe clinical data of 73 patients with skin defect with infection of the limbs treated by VAC therapy plus skin grafting were analyzed retrospectively．Results70 cases were cured after two periods of VAC treatment plus skin grafting．3 cases healed after three periods of VAC treatment．All cases achieved completely restoration during 12 to 24 days with an average of 17 days．ConclusionThe treatment of VAC plus skin grafting can accelerate wound drainage，control infection，and increase the grafting skin survival by promote the wound and skin to well-attached for skin defect with infection of extremities．
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Received: 15 February 2017
Published: 25 May 2018
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Corresponding Authors:
LIAO Xiong
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| About author:: 廖雄，男，35岁，长沙市中心医院创伤骨科主治医师。 |
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