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  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Immunocompromised Patients
  • Wound Healing

Background:

  • Immunocompromised patients undergoing reconstructive surgery face impaired wound healing due to immunosuppressive drugs.
  • This can negatively impact the long-term success of surgical treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the perioperative treatment and surgical outcomes of immunocompromised patients undergoing reconstructive procedures.
  • To identify key factors influencing wound healing and surgical success in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 8 immunocompromised patients with diverse underlying conditions.
  • Review of reconstructive procedures, perioperative management, and surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 7 out of 8 patients required multiple operations, including wound debridements, prior to reconstructive surgery.
  • 3 of these patients needed additional surgeries for wound dehiscence or necrosis, with 2 cases linked to increased immunosuppressive therapy.
  • 5 out of 8 patients did not require further surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Perioperative drug therapy and reconstructive surgery concepts must be individualized for immunocompromised patients.
  • Careful timing of operations and procedural complexity are crucial for optimal wound healing.
  • A 'less is more' strategy may be beneficial in selected cases to improve outcomes.