Use of sub-atmospheric pressure (V.A.C.®) to prevent the progression of partial thickness burns: First experiences

European Surgery - Acta Chirurgica Austriaca

Volumn 35, Issue SUPPL. 191, 2003, Pages 24-26

  Kamolz, L P ^a   Andel, H ^b   Haslik, W ^b   Meissl, G ^b   Frey, M ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA   (Austria)

^b NONE

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

POLYURETHAN FOAM; SULFADIAZINE SILVER;

CONFERENCE PAPER; DEVICE; DISEASE COURSE; EDEMA; HAND BURN; HUMAN; MICROCIRCULATION; PRESSURE; SKIN INJURY; THERMAL INJURY; VACUUM; VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE;

EID: 0038163758     PISSN: 16821769     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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