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EXPERIENCE WITH THE USE OF VACUUM DRESSINGS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE ENTEROCUTANEOUS FISTULAS
Author(s) -
Woodfield John C.,
Parry Bryan R.,
Bissett Ian P.,
McKee Maree
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2006.03956.x
Subject(s) - enterocutaneous fistula , medicine , intensive care medicine , surgery , fistula
High‐output enterocutaneous fistulas involving an open abdominal wound are a difficult management problem. We report our experience on the use of vacuum dressings. The potential benefits, problems and new recommendations for the use of vacuum dressings in the management of enterocutaneous fistulas are discussed.