Wound Management Journal Articles

• Mucormycosis of the Lower Extremity in a Diabetes Patient A patient with diabetes presented with a rare and severe lower extremity mucormycosis infection. What treatment is recommended?
  Wounds, May 29, 2023
• The Role of the Plastic Surgeon in Wound Care Learn more about the important role plastic surgeons have in wound healing and management.
  Wounds, May 24, 2023
• Local Antibiotic Delivery Systems in Breast Reconstruction Could the use of local antibiotic delivery systems help prevent periprosthetic infections in breast reconstruction procedures?
  ePlasty, May 23, 2023
• Surgical Management of Marjolin Ulcer With ALT Free Flap This article describes the use of the anterolateral thigh free flap for repairing defects after Marjolin ulcer resection.
  Wounds, May 22, 2023
• Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infections A resurgence of invasive group A Streptococcus infection in children and adolescents was observed in two of CDC's Emerging Infections Program surveillance sites during fall 2022.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, May 22, 2023
• Calciphylaxis and Skin Ulcers Calciphylaxis is a rare condition that can be challenging to diagnose and manage. How was this case successfully treated?
  Wounds, May 17, 2023
• Treatment Considerations for Severe Manifestations of Mpox This report presents guidance concerning the effective use of currently available therapeutic medical countermeasures for severe mpox infection.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, May 17, 2023
• Pilonidal Disease of the Anterior Perineum This report presents an unusual case of pilonidal disease with involvement of the anterior perineum. What are the surgical options for this atypical presentation?
  Wounds, May 15, 2023
• Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Dubowitz Syndrome This case report describes the presentation of pyoderma gangrenosum in a patient with Dubowitz syndrome. Are these two conditions connected?
  Wounds, May 10, 2023
• No Increase in Complications With IV TXA Use in Vaginoplasty A new study finds that IV tranexamic acid and can be safely used in vaginoplasties with no increased rate of complications.
  ePlasty, May 08, 2023
• Chlorhexidine Dressings for Skin Graft Donor Site Wounds How do these dressings compare in the management of skin graft donor area wounds?
  Wounds, May 08, 2023
• Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Obese Patients This paper examines the unique clinical challenges which accompany the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in persons who are overweight or obese.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, May 08, 2023
• Use of an Automated Estimator of Solution Volume for NPWTi In this paper, the authors describe early experience with an automated device for NPWT with instillation and provide recommendations for its use.
  Wounds, May 03, 2023
• Autologous Fibrin Biopolymer Dressing for Oncological Wounds Could this autologous biopolymer provide an effective alternative to conventional dressings for the treatment of chronic oncological wounds?
  Wounds, May 01, 2023
• A Calcium Alginate Dressing for Various Wound Etiologies This study provides insight into the real-world performance of a calcium alginate dressing for complex wounds of varying etiologies.
  Wounds, April 26, 2023
• NPWTi and Split-Thickness Skin Graft for a Venous Leg Ulcer In this report, a chronic venous leg ulcer was successfully treated with NPWT with instillation combined with split-thickness skin graft.
  Wounds, April 24, 2023
• Use of Skin Protectant on Venous Leg Ulcer Periwound Skin The use of this skin protectant under wound dressings may provide benefits over zinc barrier cream in the treatment of venous leg ulcers.
  Wounds, April 19, 2023
• Protocol-Driven Therapy for Lower Extremity Ulcers This article describes a new protocol for the management of chronic lower extremity ulcers utilizing porcine intestine extracellular matrix.
  Wounds, April 17, 2023
• Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection Caused by M iranicum This report describes a case of Mycolicibacterium iranicum catheter-related bloodstream infection in an immunocompromised patient.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, April 13, 2023
• NPWT for Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Laparoscopic Surgery A patient who developed pyoderma gangrenosum after laparoscopic appendectomy was successfully treated with NPWT combined with immunosuppressive therapy.
  Wounds, April 10, 2023