PLASTIC SURGICAL PROBLEMS IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE-CARE UNIT

Plastic surgeons are often asked to evaluate a number of wound healing problems in neonates admitted to the intensive care unit. To date, th ere are no specific guidelines for the treatment of these varied probl ems. This article reviews the author's experience with treatment of se vere intravenous infiltrates, acute vascular injuries, CPAP injuries, decubitus ulcers, and other soft tissue infections. These protocols ha ve provided excellent results in the management of these difficult wou nds and injuries.