Outcomes of skin graft reconstructions with the use of Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC<sup>®</sup>) dressing for irradiated extremity sarcoma defects

Outcomes of skin graft reconstructions with the use of Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC<sup>®</sup>) dressing for irradiated extremity sarcoma defects

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Flaps are currently the predominant method of reconstruction for irradiated wounds. The usefulness of split-thickness skin grafts (STSG) in this setting remains controversial. The purpose of this study is to examine the outcomes of S...

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Main Authors: Johnson Craig H, Moran Steven L, Knoetgen James, Petty Paul M, Senchenkov Alex, Clay Ricky P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/5/1/138

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