open abdomen

Case Series

Clinical Observations in Patients With Open Abdomens Managed With Negative Pressure Therapy Using a Perforated Foam Dressing: A Limited Case Series With Brief Literature Review

01/19/2021

Marc R. Matthews , MD, FACS, MS;

Luis Fernandez , MD, KHS, KCOEG, FACS, FASAS, FCCP;

This study assessed the clinical use and outcomes of a next-generation perforated polyurethane foam dressing that has been developed for use with open abdomen negative pressure therapy.

This study assessed the clinical...

01/19/2021

Wounds

Case Report

Management of Open Abdominal Wounds With Intestinal Fistula Formation Using a Combination of NPWTi-d and New Generation Fistula Devices: A Case Report

12/23/2020

Christian Mauerer ;

Matthias Hornung ;

Henrik Horst Gerhard Junger ;

Stefan Martin Brunner ;

Slowik Przemyszlaw ;

Hans-Jürgen Schlitt ;

Frank Werner Brennfleck ;

A 57-year-old, obese (body mass index: 55 kg/m²) female with a long history of Crohn disease and multiple intestinal resections, presented with an incarcerated parastomal hernia, abscess formation, and septic shock.

A 57-year-old, obese (body mass...

12/23/2020

Wounds

Original Research

Intraabdominal Lavage of Hypochlorous Acid: A New Paradigm for the Septic and Open Abdomen

04/01/2020

Marc R. Matthews , MD, FACS, MS;

Lawton Seal ;

Luis G. Fernández ;

This case series illustrates the capability, safety, and clinical effectiveness of TAC/NPWTi-d with hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solution.

This case series illustrates the...

04/01/2020