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Cirugía Plástica Ibero-Latinoamericana
versão On-line ISSN 1989-2055versão impressa ISSN 0376-7892
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GUISANTES, E.; GARRIGOS, X. e PRAT, J.. Treatment of post-pneumococcal plantar necrosis with VAC® therapy. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2011, vol.37, suppl.1, pp.S77-S81. ISSN 1989-2055. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S0376-78922011000500012.
VAC® Therapy is a device that lets promote wound healing through a closed system that applies negative pressure on the wound bed. This treatment promotes healing by reducing edema and interstitial fluid, improving microcirculation, reducing the risk of infection and promoting tissue granulation. We report the case of a 31 year old man with a large plantar defect due to distal necrosis after pneumococcal sepsis. After 20 days of VAC® therapy, the granulation was adequate and allowed the coverage of the defect with a skin graft. VAC® therapy is a useful and simple option for reconstruction of broad plantar defects.
Palavras-chave : Vacuum-Assisted Closure; Negative pressure therapy; Plantar reconstruction.
