Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3462475 | Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery | 2009 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This article discusses postoperative wound complications in detail, including host factors that predispose the patient to nonhealing, technical factors in surgery that can reduce the likelihood of infection and dehiscence, and recommendations for postoperative management that can prevent wound healing problems. This discussion includes the treatment of wound complications, ranging from local wound care to various wound coverage options.
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Authors
Monica H. Schweinberger, Thomas S. Roukis,