Health Condition 1: L80-L99- Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Nil: Nil
Intervention3: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Datta Meghe Institute Of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18-70 years with acute or chronic wounds suitable for STSG. Wounds with exposed granulation tissue and no exposed bone, tendon, or major vessels. Patients willing to adhere to VAC therapy for the required pretreatment period. Informed consent was obtained for participation in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with wounds involving significant necrosis or infection resistant to treatment. The presence of exceedingly exposed bone, tendons, or major blood is not amenable to grafting. Patients with underlying medical conditions impairing wound healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe peripheral vascular disease). Individuals on immunosuppressive therapy or with malignancies involving the wound area. Pregnant or lactating women. Patients with contraindications to VAC therapy, such as active bleeding disorders or inability to tolerate negative pressure. All patients not consenting for study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Graft uptake percentage of the grafted area at postoperative 7-14, measured by standardized digital planimetry from calibrated wound photographs (unit:%)Timepoint: Postoperative day 7-14 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactShravani Jawadi
Datta Meghe Institute of Education and Research (JNMC, Wardha)
Outcome results
None listed