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
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Neoplasms / surgery*
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Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Ileal Diseases / etiology
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Ileal Diseases / prevention & control*
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Intestinal Fistula / etiology
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Intestinal Fistula / prevention & control*
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Middle Aged
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Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / instrumentation
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Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / methods*
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Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / nursing
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Postoperative Care / methods*
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Postoperative Care / nursing
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Safety
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Skin Care / methods*
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Skin Care / nursing
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Treatment Outcome
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Wound Healing