Salvage of Infected Alloplastic Ear Reconstructions via Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

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This is the first description of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) use in rescuing alloplastic ear reconstructions. Previously considered a sign of certain impending failure, severe infections with frank purulence can be salvaged. As a more recently developed technique, porous polyethylene (PPE) ear reconstruction provides benefits when compared to rib techniques. Increasing surgeon awareness of complication management may lead to further adoption of the technique and improve reconstructive results. Described herein are two cases of draining infections following PPE ear reconstruction that were salvaged with satisfactory results. Laryngoscope, 2024.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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The Laryngoscope - (2024) vom: 20. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Gomez, Gabriel [VerfasserIn]
Sie, Kathleen C Y [VerfasserIn]
Osterbauer, Beth [VerfasserIn]
Arom, Gabriel [VerfasserIn]
Kochhar, Amit [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
Ear deformity
Microtia
Negative-pressure wound therapy
Pediatric
Porous polyethylene PPE framework

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Date Revised 20.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1002/lary.31403

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369960130