title: The nursing needs of a patient with a complicated abdominal wound.
abstract: A patient with a complex wound after abdominal surgery had three types of treatment--wound manager bags, vacuum-assisted closure and a capillary dressing. The patient's self-image was profoundly affected by the size and appearance of his wound. But despite the problems the wound healed, thanks to regular assessment and a multidisciplinary approach to his care.
authors.affiliation: Royal Free Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Barry
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001828:Body Image; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D014619:Vacuum Curettage; D014945:Wound Healing