A CASE WITH PYODERMA GANGRENOSUM, AFTER AN ABDOMINAL SURGERY

A case with pyoderma gangrenosum, after an abdominal surgery

Pyoderma gangrenosum Books (PG) is a pathergy positive, ulcerative neutrophilic dermatosis.Pathergy phenomenon is described as a sterile pustule and an ulcer development after minor skin traumas like a bump or bruise, or needlestick injury.In the literature, there are PG cases associated with the pathergy phenomenon on the post-surgical scar tissue

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Criteria to evaluate the quality of alginate wound dressings

ABSTRACT Objectives: to validate an instrument with criteria to evaluate the quality of calcium alginate wound dressings to treat skin injuries.Methods: methodological study, developed in two stages: the Books elaboration of criteria to evaluate the quality of the alginate wound dressing based on literature; validation of these criteria by a group

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Barriers to Accessing Acute Care for Newly Arrived Refugees

Introduction: Over the past decade, the number of refugees Flag arriving in the United States (U.S.) has increased dramatically.Refugees arrive with unmet health needs and may face barriers when seeking care.However, little is known about how refugees perceive and access care when acutely ill.The goal of this study was to understand barriers to acc

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