Management of ileocutaneous fistulae using TNP after surgery for abdominal malignancy

A Martïnez; G Ferron; M Le Gal; J JosCapdet J Torrent; D Querleu

doi:10.12968/jowc.2009.18.7.43111

Management of ileocutaneous fistulae using TNP after surgery for abdominal malignancy

J Wound Care. 2009 Jul;18(7):282, 284, 286-8. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2009.18.7.43111.

Authors

A Martïnez¹, G Ferron, M Le Gal, J JosCapdet J Torrent, D Querleu

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Institut Claudius Regaud,Toulouse, France. martinez_a.alejandra@claudiusregaud.fr

PMID: 19827481
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2009.18.7.43111

Abstract

Enteric fluids produced by enterocutaneous fistulae can cause severe inflammation in the surrounding skin. By removing these corrosive fluids, topical negative pressure can help maintain skin integrity and promote spontaneous closure.

Publication types

Evaluation Study
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Abdominal Neoplasms / surgery*
Adult
Aged
Humans
Ileal Diseases / etiology
Ileal Diseases / prevention & control*
Intestinal Fistula / etiology
Intestinal Fistula / prevention & control*
Middle Aged
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / instrumentation
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / methods*
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / nursing
Postoperative Care / methods*
Postoperative Care / nursing
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Safety
Skin Care / methods*
Skin Care / nursing
Treatment Outcome
Wound Healing