What is the recommended treatment for my palatinal ulcerous lesion

Dear Mr. Freud,

I have reviewed your case and the available literature on topical wound care treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, which I believe is applicable to your palatinal ulcerous lesion as well, given its similarity in terms of chronic nature and potential complications.

Firstly, it’s essential to emphasize that initial management should focus on offloading the affected area and maintaining a moist wound environment (Lantis & Paredes, 2018). This approach is generally agreed upon for diabetic foot ulcers and can be applied to palatinal ulcers as well.

However, if after four weeks of proper wound care, your lesion has not shown significant improvement (closure by 50%), it may be necessary to consider adjunctive therapies. These include maximizing revascularization and surgical correction of any underlying bony prominences or pressure points (Lantis & Paredes, 2018).

Regarding specific topical treatments, the literature suggests various strategies for diabetic foot ulcers, which can be applied to your palatinal ulcerous lesion. I will outline some of these below:

1. Basic Wound Care Strategies:
   • Debridement: This involves removing non-viable tissue from the wound to promote healing. It can be performed mechanically (using dressings), enzymatically, or surgically.
   • Topical Antimicrobial Agents: These are used to prevent or treat infections. Commonly used agents include silver-containing dressings and topical antibiotics.
   • Hydrocolloid Dressings: These absorb exudate and promote granulation tissue formation. They can be particularly useful for wounds with low to moderate exudate.
2. Advanced Wound Care Strategies:
   • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT): This involves applying subatmospheric pressure to the wound, which enhances healing by promoting granulation tissue formation and reducing edema.
   • Bioengineered Skin Substitutes: These are synthetic or biologically derived products that can be used to cover large wounds or those with significant damage to the extracellular matrix.
   • Growth Factors: These substances stimulate cell growth and proliferation, which can help promote wound healing.

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2024-01-30 23:20 Telekonsultation

Based on your medical history, I would recommend a thorough examination of the palatal ulcerous lesion to determine its underlying cause and extent. Given that you have a history of smoking and a previous cardiac incident, it is essential to consider potential contributing factors such as poor oral hygiene, nutritional deficiencies, or malignancy.

For initial treatment, I would suggest the following:

1. Offloading: Relieve pressure on the affected area by avoiding hard foods and using a soft diet.
2. Moist wound environment: Keep the wound clean and moist to promote healing.
3. Oral hygiene: Maintain good oral hygiene to prevent infection.
4. Smoking cessation: Quit smoking to reduce the risk of complications.
5. Topical treatments: Consider using topical agents such as antimicrobial ointments, hydrocolloid dressings, or growth factors to promote wound healing.
6. Surgical intervention: If the ulcer does not improve with conservative measures, surgical excision and reconstruction may be necessary. In your case, given your history of incomplete tumor removal during the first operation, it is essential to ensure that any recurrence is addressed promptly.
7. Rehabilitation: Prosthetic obturation can help restore function and improve quality of life after surgery.
8. Regular follow-up: Close monitoring by a healthcare professional is crucial to assess healing progress and address any complications.

It is important to note that the treatment approach may vary depending on the latest medical publications and advancements in wound care technology. For instance, synergistic combination studies using algorithms of care that employ competing products should be considered to optimize patient outcomes. Additionally, alternative treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy or platelet-rich plasma injections may also be worth exploring based on current research.

I would recommend consulting with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for a comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan.

Sincerely,

Hans Pichler (1877 – 1949)
Head of the Maxillofacial Surgery Department
First Surgical University Clinic

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