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Bedsore in backside lower abdomen stage4
There is bed sore on lower abdomen which last for 2 yrs although dressing it and now it has punctured a whole in that bed sore with release of pus and blood how to treat it , is plastic surgery is recommended for her.
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The patient needs debridement immediately. Please visit a surgeon for debridement and dressing. The condition of the patient will worsen as this is a source of infection.
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Keep the back and pressure points dry & cushioned, and turn the patient to the side every two hours. You can get a water mattress also as this will help prevent further bed sores
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First you need to clean the sore by debridement and dressing and then plastic surgery is required...
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Dr. Chayan Gupta
Plastic Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
Surgical intervention definitely required for grade 4 pressure sore . 1st debridement of devitalized soft tissue and bone followed by dressing or VAC , followed by Plastic Surgical intervention . Infection control and antibiotic coverage to be done along with postural care , air or water mattress and identification and targeting the cause and rehabilitation of the patient.
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Dr. Raiba Deshmukh
General Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
It might debridement followed by plastic surgery
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
General Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Yes, debridement is needed.. consult to near by surgeon for physical examination and further management
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