Predictors of Pressure Ulcer Recurrence and Complications after Flap Reconstruction.

Key Points

• To identify factors influencing pressure ulcer recurrence after flap reconstruction and suggest improvements.
• Identified modifiable pre-operative factors.
• Analyzed post-operative care practices.
• Focused on nutritional status, infection control, smoking cessation, and patient compliance.
• Enhanced nutrition, effective infection control, and smoking cessation reduced recurrence rates.
• Patient compliance positively affected outcomes.