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GUEST SESSION DESCRIPTIONS<br />
Wednesday 13 May<br />
16:45-18:00<br />
Platinum 7<br />
European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery<br />
(ESPRAS)<br />
About ESPRAS:<br />
The National Societies of plastic surgery, from all over the world, are affiliated to the<br />
umbrella organisation, International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and<br />
Aesthetic Surgery, IPRAS. The aim of this organisation is to promote plastic surgery both<br />
scientifically and clinically, to further education, and to encourage friendship between<br />
physicians all over the world<br />
Title: Reconstructive surgery of wounds<br />
This session will provide an introduction to European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and<br />
Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS) and will be targeted to establish better communication<br />
between the two scientific societies ESPRAS and EWMA. Besides the organisational<br />
aspects, speakers will cover the topic of tissue reconstruction in wound management<br />
The session will cover the following topics:<br />
• UEMS, ESPRAS, EBOPRAS, and possible cooperation in the European Reference<br />
Network.<br />
• Flaps in reconstruction of wound and defects.<br />
• Prospective Evaluations of Outcome Measures in free-flap surgery.<br />
• Reconstruction of tissue in diabetic patients and difficult anatomical areas.<br />
• Evolution of the De<strong>part</strong>ment of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery in University<br />
Hospitals: is wound management an essential <strong>part</strong> of the curriculum?<br />
Find more information about ESPRAS on www.espras.org<br />
Wednesday 13 May<br />
16:45-18:00<br />
South Gallery 19-22<br />
International Wound Infection Institute (IWII)<br />
About IWII:<br />
The IWII is a multidisciplinary inclusive society, providing a global perspective on the latest<br />
developments in wound infection. The Institute aims to provide:<br />
• Up-to-date clinical information on the latest developments in wound infection.<br />
• Access to the Institute’s many wound infection experts.<br />
• New projects on wound infection.<br />
• Access to a network of like-minded professionals.<br />
• Meetings with senior clinicians.<br />
• Opportunities to share valuable clinical experiences.<br />
Title: Wound Infection<br />
The session will cover the following topics:<br />
• Slough: What is it and how do we manage it<br />
• Surgical site infection<br />
• Antibiotic resistance<br />
Find more information about IWII on www.woundinfection-institute.com<br />
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