Mortality and Recurrence Rate After Pressure Ulcer Operation for Elderly Long-Term Bedridden Patients

Abstract:We operated on 16 sacral pressure ulcers in elderly and long-term residential patients who were immobile as a result of cerebral vascular disease. The mean age of patients was 76 years. Eight ulcers were treated with local fascial flaps and 8 by simple closure. The follow-up period was from