Negative pressure wound therapy for complex oral wounds.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2023
Abstract
Negative pressure wound therapy provides a nonsurgical treatment option for many types of complex wounds. This therapy utilizes the vacuum-assisted closure device, which decreases air pressure, removes fluid that accumulates within the wound, and aids to facilitate changes that promote healing. Despite the increased use of negative pressure wound therapy in the head and neck region, there is substantially less data available on the management of transoral vacuum-assisted wound closure. Herein, we present a case of a novel approach for the creation and use of a transoral wound vac for a patient with a refractory orocutaneous wound in the setting of multiple previous free flaps and surgeries. A watertight seal was able to be maintained and the patient was compliant with treatment, resulting in successful management of the wound. We promote the consideration of this novel technique's use for similar difficult-to-treat oral wounds.
Volume
2023
Issue
12
First Page
638
Last Page
638
ISSN
2042-8812
Published In/Presented At
Sternick, M., Gates, J. C., Champion, A., & Yampolsky, A. (2023). Negative pressure wound therapy for complex oral wounds. Journal of surgical case reports, 2023(12), rjad638. https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjad638
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
38076307
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article