Management of ileocutaneous fistulae using TNP after surgery for abdominal malignancy.
Enteric fluids produced by enterocutaneous fistulae can cause severe inflammation in the surrounding skin. By removing these corrosive fluids, topical negative pressure can help maintain skin integrity and promote spontaneous closure.
Martïnez
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Department of Surgery, Institut Claudius Regaud,Toulouse, France. martinez_a.alejandra@claudiusregaud.fr
Ferron
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Le Gal
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Torrent
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Querleu
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D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008875:Middle Aged; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D012449:Safety; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing