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.
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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