An unusual complication of Vacuum Assisted Closure in the treatment of a pressure ulcer.
A patient with a non-healing sacral pressure ulcer underwent exploratory surgery. During the procedure a piece of polyurethane sponge was found to have been left in situ. This unusual case highlights the importance of vigilance at dressing changes.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Nottingham City Hospital, UK. andreas.fox@ntlworld.com
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D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D011140:Polyurethanes; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D015503:Surgical Sponges; D014618:Vacuum
D011140:Polyurethanes