| Vacuum-assisted closure and primary cutaneous aspergillosis in a burn - a management dilemma! | |
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PMID: 21991198 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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The advent of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) devices has changed many wound management practices by application of topical negative pressure. A 20-year-old male sustained 21% total body surface area circumferential full-thickness burns to both legs from knees to feet. The VAC dressing was used in the management of his wounds. The patient had persistent pyrexia and graft destruction and subsequently the wounds cultured Aspergillus fumigatus. The increasing popularity of the VAC dressing is well deserved in the management of complex burn wounds. This case highlights the fact that in the care of complex burn patients the development of opportunistic infections should be considered, especially in situations such as persistent pyrexia or following the breakdown of healed grafts, particularly during the use of topical negative pressure. |
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Authors:
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P Lohana; F J Hogg |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Annals of burns and fire disasters Volume: 23 ISSN: 1592-9566 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Burns Fire Disasters Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-10-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101251186 Medline TA: Ann Burns Fire Disasters Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 48-50 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, United Kingdom. |
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