Audit of pressure sores treated in a regional plastic surgery unit (1971-1990).

J R Coll Surg Edinb

Plastic Surgery Unit, Bangour General Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, UK.

Published: December 1991

The results of a previous study of pressure sores over the 10-year period 1971-1980 in this unit were compared with those of the subsequent 10 years, 1981-1990. Factors reviewed included the source of referral, underlying aetiological problems, management and outcome. By combining the two studies a continuous 20-year audit has been obtained.

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