[Surgical treatment of decubitus ulcer in paraplegics. Experience with 70 reconstructive procedures (author's transl)]

Abstract

Based upon our own experience with 70 surgical procedures for 49 primary decubitus ulcers, 17 complications and 7 recurrences in 31 paraplegics, and upon the techniques described in the literature, the different reconstructive methods and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed and illustrated with representative cases. The surgical reconstruction of decubitus ulcers requires a thorough planning and an atraumatic surgical technique. Nevertheless complications are not seldom and recurrences are possible.