Successful Treatment of Stage 4 Sacral Pressure Ulcers using Vacuum-assisted Closure Therapy
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Pressure ulcers are a significant health issue, particularly among the elderly and immobile individuals, resulting in considerable human suffering and financial costs. They pose a clinical challenge for both healthcare providers and patients, as they can be difficult to heal, expensive to treat, with a significant negative impact on quality of life. Therefore, prevention is crucial.
Here, we report the successful treatment of a 75-year-old male patient presenting with persistent sacral pressure ulcer infection with Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) therapy. This patient had a history of bedridden dementia and a previous cerebral infarction, which predisposed him to persistent deep-pressure ulcers. With effective management, he experienced clinical improvement, highlighting the importance of using VAC therapy in challenging cases.
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