Experience with the use of vacuum dressings in the management of acute enterocutaneous fistulas.
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.
Woodfield
John C
JC
Department of Surgery, Colorectal Unit, Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. j.r.woodfield@clear.net.nz
Parry
Bryan R
BR
Bissett
Ian P
IP
McKee
Maree
M
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009779:Occlusive Dressings / Q000191:economics; D014618:Vacuum