Reconstruction of deep wounds in old patients with cutaneous malignant tumor after artificial dermis combined with negative pressure wound therapy / 中南大学学报(医学版)

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OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the effects of artificial dermis combined with negative pressure wound therapy on repairing wound aft er resection of cutaneous malignant tumor in elderly.@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 34 hospitalized patients with cutaneous malignant tumor from July, 2009 to February, 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients received local enlarged excision, artificial dermis covered wounds and 12-16 days of negative pressure wound therapy plus a free skin graft transplant on the surface with an artificial dermis. Recovery and complication aft er operation were assessed.@*RESULTS@#All wounds were restored successfully with good appearance. None severe infection happened.@*CONCLUSION@#Artificial dermis combined with negative pressure wound therapy can repair wound efficiently aft er cutaneous malignant tumor resection was performed for old patients.