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Management of Neurosurgical Wounds

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The management of wounds is minimally addressed in neurosurgical training. It is important to understand the function, benefits, and risks of dressings and bandages, as well as their rationales. The assessment of wounds in the PACU, intensive care unit, ward, and in the post-discharge period is described. The uses and management of commonly used active and passive drains are delineated. Scar formation and eschar are discussed, and their management is addressed. Problematic wounds, including drainage, dehiscence, infection, and infarction, are discussed, and their management is reviewed. The prevention of postoperative wound infection and its management are described.

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  1. Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA

    Lawrence L. Ketch

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    Ken Rose Winston

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    Lawrence L. Ketch

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Ketch, L.L., Winston, K.R. (2023). Management of Neurosurgical Wounds. In: Winston, K.R., Ketch, L.L. (eds) Plastic Neurosurgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27872-3_5

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