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Plastic surgery can play a crucial role in the management of chronic ulcers. Chronic ulcers, which are most commonly found in the upper and lower extremities but also in other areas of the body, are often difficult and time-consuming to treat.
Their appearance is due to multiple causes, most frequently damage to the vascular network or various diseases such as diabetes mellitus.
The proper management of a chronic ulcer requires collaboration among various specialists, depending on the underlying pathological cause. This often involves surgical debridement, frequent wound dressing changes, daily visits to a hyperbaric oxygen unit, and above all, patient cooperation and patience.
In cases where the lesion is extensive and requires significant removal of skin and subcutaneous tissues during surgical debridement, plastic surgery can utilize a variety of surgical flaps, cleverly designed from adjacent skin, thereby achieving closure of the problematic area.