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- Title
Negative pressure therapy as palliative treatment for a colonic fistula.
- Authors
Ruiz-Lopez, Manuel; Titos, Alberto; Gonzalez-Poveda, Ivan; Carrasco, Joaquin; Toval, Jose Antonio; Mera, Santiago; Santoyo, Julio
- Abstract
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.
- Publication
International wound journal, 2014, Vol 11, Issue 2, p228
- ISSN
1742-481X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1742-481X.2012.01048.x