The use of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging has become popular in the field of reconstructive surgery as it allows surgeons to confirm flap vascularity and lymphatic flow. Based on its reliability in detecting tissue perfusion, it is now being used to evaluate the status o...
In the management of chronic wounds, the concept of “wound hygiene” has emerged to effectively manage biofilms, an obstacle to wound healing. The core principles of wound hygiene are wound cleansing, debridement, edge refashioning, and dressing. Cleansing is the first step in...
Background: As chronic wounds such as pressure injuries (PIs) are frequently colonized and can easily deteriorate into infection, it is important to reduce their bacterial load, for which antimicrobial dressings can be needed. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a 3% pov...
Background: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is indicated for intractable skin wounds and skin ulcers; however, assessing its efficacy for wounds at the periphery of the extremities may be difficult depending on the wound size (small wounds are challenging to differentia...
Background: Drains are hypothesized to cause surgical site infections (SSIs). However, research is scarce on how to reduce SSIs after drain placement. We analyzed the association between specific drain characteristics and the occurrence of SSI. We also evaluated the effects of o...
