Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck: our experience with vacuum-assisted closure therapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-5096-z
Abstract: ObjectivesTo present the outcomes of our case series of head and neck necrotizing fasciitis (HNNF) in which vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is used in most of the cases in the treatment.MethodsCase series in a tertiary referral… read more here.
Keywords: assisted closure; treatment; case; necrotizing fasciitis ... See more keywords
Vacuum-assisted closure device in the postoperative wound care for Fournier's gangrene: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s11255-020-02705-6
Abstract: To determine the effectiveness of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device in the postoperative wound care for Fournier's gangrene We performed a systematic review in the following databases: Medline (Ovid), EMBASE, and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled… read more here.
Keywords: device postoperative; assisted closure; closure device; wound care ... See more keywords
Improvised vacuum assisted closure dressing for enterocutenous fistula, a case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.049
Abstract: Highlights • Enterocutaneous fistula is a postoperative complication is 75–80% of the cases that results in metabolic complications.• Management of this complication is difficult, necessitating delayed surgery with associated high morbidity and significant mortality.• Vacuum-assisted… read more here.
Keywords: assisted closure; closure; improvised vacuum; enterocutaneous fistula ... See more keywords
Endoscopic vacuum assisted closure (E-VAC) of upper gastrointestinal leakages
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2021.1963836
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure (E-VAC) of leaks of the upper gastrointestinal tract is an increasingly applied endoscopic technique. Data on indication, clinical success, complications and prognostic factors are still sparse. Methods Patients treated with… read more here.
Keywords: iqr; endoscopic vacuum; assisted closure; closure ... See more keywords
Does Vacuum-assisted Closure Reduce the Risk of Wound Complications in Patients With Lower Extremity Sarcomas Treated With Preoperative Radiation?
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DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000000371
Abstract: Background Although preoperative radiation followed by wide local excision yields excellent local control in soft tissue sarcomas, the risk of wound complications is reported to be higher compared with the incidence in patients who were… read more here.
Keywords: assisted closure; vac assisted; risk; wound complications ... See more keywords
Vacuum-assisted closure vs. bilateral pectoralis major muscle flaps for deep sternal wounds infection.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.12.76
Abstract: Background Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a life-threatening complication after cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of reconstructing infected poststernotomy wounds with either vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) after… read more here.
Keywords: assisted closure; deep sternal; bilateral pectoralis; pectoralis major ... See more keywords
Comparison between Vacuum-Assisted Closure Technique and Conventional Approach in Patients with Mediastinitis After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
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DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2022-0317
Abstract: Introduction Median sternotomy is the most preferred approach in heart surgery. Post-sternotomy mediastinitis is a catastrophic and potentially life-threatening complication with an incidence rate of 0.15% to 5%, and its overall mortality rate reaches 47%.… read more here.
Keywords: post sternotomy; assisted closure; surgery; vacuum assisted ... See more keywords
Do Stoma Formation and Use of Vacuum Assisted Closure System Affect Mortality in Perineal Fournier's Gangrene?
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DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2023.02.145
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify the effects of creation of stoma and the use of vacuum-assisted closure systems on postoperative mortality and hospital stay in patients with Fournier's gangrene involving anorectal… read more here.
Keywords: assisted closure; mortality; use vacuum; vacuum assisted ... See more keywords
Feasibility and efficacy of endoscopic purse-string suture-assisted closure for mucosal defects induced by endoscopic manipulations
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DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i4.731
Abstract: BACKGROUND Large or transmural defects induced by gastrointestinal endoscopic manipulations are difficult to close, although complete closure is recommended for better recovery. Endoscopic purse-string assisted suturing (EPSS) has been used in clinical practice and has… read more here.
Keywords: epss; assisted closure; purse string; closure ... See more keywords
Comparison of Topical Oxygen with Vacuum Assisted Closure in Wound Healing in a Low Resource Setting
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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v32i5.11
Abstract: Background The aim of this pilot study is to obtain preliminary results comparing topical oxygen therapy (TOT) and vacuum assisted closure (VAC) in terms of its ability to accelerate wound healing. Methods This non-randomised prospective… read more here.
Keywords: assisted closure; topical oxygen; wound healing; vacuum assisted ... See more keywords