This book introduces readers to the latest developments regarding pressure injury wounds, diabetic wounds, and negative pressure wound therapy. The first part exclusively deals with wounds from pressure ulcers, describing in detail their prevention, classification, and treatment. In turn, chapters addressing diabetic wounds form the middle part of the book. Here, the authors provide guidance on the medication and treatment (e.g. stem cells, laser) of patients suffering from this disease. The book's last part, which focuses on negative pressure wound therapy, addresses all major aspects of this approach, reflecting the latest research. Illustrated with a wealth of high-quality pictures throughout, the book offers a unique resource for both beginners and experienced plastic surgeons.

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Dr. Melvin A. Shiffman, MD, JD, FCLM, received his MD from Northwestern University School of Medicine in 1957 and completed his residency in general surgery in 1964 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Long Beach, California. Since then he has been continuously involved in oncologic surgery, reconstruction, and cosmetic surgery. In 2002, Dr. Shiffman became Chair of the Section of Surgery at Tustin Hospital and Medical Center and in 2009-10 he served as President of the American College of Legal Medicine. He is Editor Emeritus of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, a member of the Scientific Committee of the American Journal of Aesthetic Medicine, and an examiner for the International Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He is also a former Editor-in-Chief of both the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Shiffman is the recipient of many honors and is a fellow of various colleges and societies. He has published 300 articles, authored or edited 34 books, and written more than 140 book chapters.

**Dr. Mervin Low, MD received his MD from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. **He completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, and a Breast and Aesthetic Surgery fellowship at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, USA, and at the Plastic Surgery Center of the Pacific, Honolulu, HI, USA. Dr. Low has a busy practice devoted entirely to Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.  He is a prolific author, educator and innovator.  He has been recognized locally as one of the Best Doctors in California and nationally as one of the Top Plastic Surgeons in America.

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Part 1: Pressure InjuryPressure Ulcers (Injury): Etiology, Prevention, Classification, Risk Assessment, Treatment.-The Use of Oxygen in the Treatment of Pressure Ulcers.-Less Invasive Surgical Technique for the Treatment of Unmanageable Pressure Ulcer with Pocket.-The Potential Role of Zinc Supplementation on Pressure Ulcer Healing in Older Adults.-Universal Pressure Ulcer Prevention Bundle with WOC Nurse Support: A Pressure Injury Prevention Journey.
Part 2: DiabetesCellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Impaired Angiogenesis and Delayed Wound Healing in Type 2 Diabetes: Amelioration Using Sirna-Pluronic Acid-Based Technology FOXO1 has a Dual Function to Promote Normal but Inhibit Diabetic Wound Healing.-Nanohybrid Scaffolds for the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds.-Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Amputation in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers.-Factors Maximizing Skin Flaps and Grafts for Diabetic Wound Coverage.-Diabetic Foot Infections.-Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Diabetes Mellitus for Wound Healing: Surgical Wound, Diabetic Ulcer and Burns.-Enzymatic Debridement of Chronic Nonischemic Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
Part 3: Negative Pressure Wound TherapyHistory of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy.-The Use of NPWT in Treating Electrical Burn Wounds.-Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as Prophylaxis for Surgical Site Infection in Perineal Wounds.-Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Principles and Usage in Orthopaedic Surgery.-Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for High-Risk Wounds.-In Lower Extremity Revascularization.-Clinical Experience with Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Combined with Silver-Impregnated Dressing in Mixed Wounds.-Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy In Abdominal Surgery.-How to Manage the Open Abdomen.-Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy.-Use of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy on Malignant Wounds.-Combined Approach to Severe Fournier's Gangrene with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Dermal Regeneration and Split-Thickness Skin Graft.-Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Decrease Surgical Nosocomial Events in Colorectal Resections.