Vacuum-assisted closure in the management of the open abdomen: a report of a case and initial experiences

Vacuum-assisted closure in the management of the open abdomen: a report of a case and initial experiences

In certain surgical patients undergoing laparotomy it may be best to leave the abdomen open as a laparostomy. Care of the resulting wound represents a considerable medical and nursing challenge. This article presents such a case and the authors’ initial experience of managing laparostomy wounds with...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of tissue viability 2004-04, Vol.14 (2), p.59-62
Hauptverfasser: Quah, H.M., Maw, A., Young, T., Hay, D.J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
abdominal wound
Adult
damage control
Humans
Laparostomy
laparotomy
Laparotomy - adverse effects
Laparotomy - nursing
Male
Nursing
Skin Care - methods
Skin Care - nursing
Suction - methods
Suction - nursing
Wound Healing
wound management
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Zusammenfassung:In certain surgical patients undergoing laparotomy it may be best to leave the abdomen open as a laparostomy. Care of the resulting wound represents a considerable medical and nursing challenge. This article presents such a case and the authors’ initial experience of managing laparostomy wounds with vacuum-assisted closure.
ISSN:0965-206X
DOI:10.1016/S0965-206X(04)42003-8