Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC): A Promising Therapeutic Tool for Enterocutaneous Fistulas
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Managing an enterocutaneous fistula continues to pose the greatest challenge to the general surgeon. Aggressive supportive care is pivotal in managing these patients. Vacuum assisted closure (VAC) therapy is a promising therapeutic tool for such patients. It undoubtedly helps in closure of the fistula thus avoiding the high morbidity and mortality associated with surgical intervention. A case of a complex enterocutaneous fistula treated by VAC therapy is presented.
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Ketan Vagholkar
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