Negative pressure therapy as palliative treatment for a colonic fistula. Issue 2 (29th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ruiz‐Lopez, Manuel; Titos, Alberto; Gonzalez‐Poveda, Ivan; Carrasco, Joaquin; Toval, Jose Antonio; Mera, Santiago; Santoyo, Julio
• Is Part Of: International wound journal. Volume 11:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 228
• Page End: 229
• Publication Date: 2012-08-29
• Subjects: Wounds and injuries -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Wound healing -- Periodicals; 617.1005
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-481X.2012.01048.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-4801

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Colonic fistulas in an open wound are always a challenge for colorectal surgeons, and this report provides a technique for the appropriate management of these cases. We communicate the use of a negative pressure dressing therapy as part of the palliative care for a patient following the development of an enterocutaneous fistula. The use of this therapy allowed us to keep the patient clean and comfortable during the last few days of his life.</p> </abstract>