DOI: 10.36347/sasjs.2023.v09i06.006

Pages: 507-511

Skin loss or cutaneous tissue loss (CTL) occurs when the skin is damaged and cannot be directly closed with sutures. Negative pressure therapy (NPT) has emerged as an essential therapeutic tool for promoting wound healing in high-risk surgical wounds or chronic wounds that do not heal spontaneously. NPT involves applying negative pressure to the wound using a specific dressing connected to a vacuum source. This technique can be used until adequate granulation tissue forms or conditions are met for surgical intervention. The case of a 35-year-old patient with extensive cutaneous tissue loss on the right lower limb due to a road traffic accident is presented. The patient underwent surgical debridement followed by negative pressure wound therapy, leading to satisfactory results and completes healing. Negative pressure therapy has revolutionized wound management and should be used in conjunction with conventional treatments, regularly reassessing its efficacy and discontinuing it when goals are achieved or complications arise. When used appropriately, NPT is an invaluable tool for clinicians and patients in achieving therapeutic objectives.