title: Vacuum-assisted closure for the treatment of parastomal skin necrosis: a novel approach to an unusual complication. Report of a case.
abstract: Extensive peristomal skin necrosis is an unusual complication, which is difficult to manage because of frequent contamination from the stoma site. This wound leads to difficulty in applying the stoma appliance. This case report describes the successful use of the vacuum-assisted closure system in the management of a patient who developed peristomal skin necrosis after emergency Hartmann's procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Belfast City Hospital Trust, Belfast, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yoong
authors.forename: Gillian
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dunne
authors.forename: Janette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cochrane
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy; D003646:Debridement; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000077731:Meropenem; D009336:Necrosis; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D013845:Thienamycins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014618:Vacuum
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013845:Thienamycins; D000077731:Meropenem