COMPLEX SURGICAL WOUNDS.
COMPLEX PROBLEM.
Complex surgical wounds are generally left open to heal and must rely
on the formation of new tissue (secondary intention healing).1
Healing is complicated by2:
depth
irregularity
subcutaneous tissue
Conventional, simple dressings are generally ineffective2 and thus a range of wounds may require more supportive healing measures post-operating room:
Diabetic foot ulcers
Open fractures
Limb salvage
Amputations
Surgical dehiscence
Pressure injuries
Mohs surgical defects
Tunneling wounds
Chronic wounds
Pressure ulcers
Trauma
Soft tissue