Before
After
V.I.L., 50 years old - Post-operative wound at heel level
Basic Information
Patient name: V.I.L.
Age: 50 years old
Sex: Female
Occupation: Doctor
Medical History
Anamnesis: The patient presents with a dehiscent wound at the level of the right heel post resection of suspicious pigmented nevus. Right heel lateral at the calcaneus level approximately 1.5 cm wound with integumentary defect and superficial necrosis, as well as induration and local redness, without secretions, peripheral circulation, motor function and sensitivity otherwise ok.
Family history: Unknown.
CLINICAL PRESENTATION:
Symptoms: Pain at heel level.
Duration: -
Aggravating factors: None.
Ameliorating factors: None.
Treatment History:
Current medications: None.
Previous treatments: None performed.
Investigations:
Diagnosis: Post-operative wound at heel level
Treatment Plan:
Recommended medication: None prescribed.
Therapeutic interventions: 10 sessions of hyperbaric therapy.
EVOLUTION AND PROGNOSIS:
Evolution: Favorable
Prognosis: Good
FINAL OBSERVATIONS: The wound closed completely.
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