Macroscopic changes during negative pressure wound therapy of the open abdomen using conventional negative pressure wound therapy and NPWT with a protective disc over the intestines

Macroscopic changes during negative pressure wound therapy of the open abdomen using conventional negative pressure wound therapy and NPWT with a protective disc over the intestines

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Higher closure rates of the open abdomen have been reported with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) than with other wound management techniques. However, the method has occasionally been associated with increased development of f...

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Main Authors: Hlebowicz Joanna, Hansson Johan, Malmsjö Malin, Lindstedt Sandra, Ingemansson Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
negative pressure wound therapy
open abdomen
macroscopic changes
intestinal wall
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/11/10

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