A simple novel technique for enteroatmospheric fistulae: Silicone fistula plug
International Wound Journal, cilt.11, sa.S1, ss.22-24, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: S1
- Basım Tarihi: 2014
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/iwj.12308
- Dergi Adı: International Wound Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.22-24
- Anahtar Kelimeler: EAF, Enteroatmospheric fistula, Negative pressure wound therapy, NPWT, Open abdomen
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Enteroatmospheric fistulae (EAFs), a rare condition that develops in patients treated with an open abdomen, present serious problems for the surgeon. There are no fixed algorithms for treatment of EAF, and treatment options are determined based on the experience of the surgeon and status of the patient. We developed a 'suspended silicone fistula plug' for treating a patient who developed an EAF after undergoing multiple operations in a short period of time. Used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy, application of this novel therapy resulted in EAF closure and patient discharge. © 2014 Medicalhelplines.com Inc and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.