[POSSIBILITIES OF VACUUM THERAPY APPLICATION IN DISORDERS OF VENOUS OUTFLOW IN ISLET GRAFTS]

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Biomedical Engineering
• Wound Healing

Context:

• Analysis of 33 patients with soft tissue defects treated between 2010-2014.
• Focus on complications arising from vascularized tissue complex flap applications.
• Investigating the role of local negative pressure in managing flap-related issues.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the efficacy of local negative pressure therapy in preventing and treating complications associated with vascularized tissue complex flaps.
• To assess the impact of vacuum therapy on graft survival in patients with soft tissue defects.
• To determine the optimal application of negative pressure for managing venous insufficiency and thrombosis in flap surgery.

Summary:

• Local negative pressure therapy was applied using the "AGATE-Dnepr" apparatus with silver-containing polyurethane sponges and "Grassolind" netting.
• Negative pressure was maintained at 75-125 mm Hg in both continuous and impulse modes.
• High efficiency was demonstrated in promoting graft survival and preventing complications.

Impact:

• Vacuum therapy is a highly effective method for preventing and treating venous insufficiency and thrombosis in vascularized tissue complex flap surgery.
• This approach significantly improves graft survival rates.
• Offers a valuable therapeutic strategy for managing complex soft tissue defects.