by Extivita | Jun 13, 2015 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Open fractures with significant soft tissue injury are associated with high rates of complications, such as non-union, infection, chronic pain and disability. Complications often require further inpatient care, and in many cases, multiple operations and...
by Extivita | Jun 13, 2015 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Open fractures with significant soft tissue injury are associated with high rates of complications, such as non-union, infection, chronic pain and disability. Complications often require further inpatient care, and in many cases, multiple operations and...
by Extivita | Oct 14, 2009 | Cancer
Abstract: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a serious condition following treatment for head and neck cancer with serious associated morbidity and mortality. While the use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) in treating established osteoradionecrosis has been standard practice in...
by Extivita | Nov 15, 2006 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Jaw osteonecrosis is, in most cases, caused by external irradiation. It is otherwise a rare occurrence. A 52-year-old patient was referred to this hospital for several tooth extractions. In the procedure follow-up, the external aspect of the mandible was...
by Extivita | Jul 24, 2001 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: A systematic approach of the surgical management of a calcaneal fracture can minimize the potential of soft tissue complications. When reducing a closed calcaneal fracture, the incision used affects the postoperative complications. The L-shaped incision with...
