Complex wound closure addresses wounds that cannot be closed directly because of size, contamination, poor blood supply or exposure of bone, tendon or hardware. Techniques include specialsied dressings, delayed primary closure, skin grafts, flap reconstruciton, tissue expansion and negative-pressure wound therapy. Optimising the patient's medical status — smoking cessation, diabetes control, nutrition — is central to successful healing.
Duration
1 – 4 hrs
Recovery
3 – 8 weeks
Anaesthesia
General or local anaesthesia
Setting
Variable
Drain and dressing management; restricted mobility; physiotherapy; underlying cause (infection, poor blood supply etc.) must be controlled.
Closed, covered wound with reduced infection risk; restored tissue integrity and function.
Common Questions
Book a consultation with Dr Ravin Patel to discuss your goals and find out if this procedure is right for you.