Chronic wound sepsis due to retained vacuum assisted closure foam

Beral, Daniel L.; Adair, R.; Peckham‐Cooper, Adam; Tolan, Damian; Botterill, I. D.

doi:10.1136/bmj.b2269

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“…Retained VAC sponges have rarely been reported in literature. In our brief review, we have identified five earlier cases (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8). However, we would like to underline that the lack of reporting in literature does not necessarily reflect Letter to the Editor A. Rencuzogullari the rarity of incidents.…”

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confidence: 98%

Retention of vacuum‐assisted closure device sponge leading to a perianal abscess and fistula

Rencüzoğulları

2014

International Wound Journal

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Retention of vacuum‐assisted closure device sponge leading to a perianal abscess and fistula

Rencüzoğulları

2014

International Wound Journal

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“… Lewis et al [ 69 ] Retrospective Historical cohort of 431 patients after laparotomy for endometrial cancer; 134 patients with wound complications (31 %) Prophylactic NPWT or routine care Direct postoperative application to the surgical site; negative pressure therapy for 4–7 days 23. Beral et al [ 70 ] Case report 67 year old patient with superficial wound dehiscence after TAH + BSO for ovarian cancer VAC Negative pressure therapy for 15 days; dressing replacement every 72 h; portable VAC device for several weeks 24. Sioma-Markowska U.…”

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“… Lewis et al [ 69 ] Mean overall cost of incision care following NPWT $509 vs. routine care $613 NA Risk of skin blistering following NPWT estimated at 20 % Assumption of 50 % reduction in risk of wound complication following NPWT 23. Beral et al [ 70 ] Wound healing with purulent discharge NA Retained pieces of foam in the wound area NA 24. Sioma-Markowska U.…”

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Growth factors, silver dressings and negative pressure wound therapy in the management of hard-to-heal postoperative wounds in obstetrics and gynecology: a review

Stanirowski

Wnuk

Cendrowski

et al. 2015

Arch Gynecol Obstet

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PurposeThe last two decades witnessed the development of numerous innovative regimens for the management of patients with abnormally healing and infected wounds. Growth factors, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and antiseptic dressings containing silver are examples of methods with best documented efficacy, being widely used in the treatment of acute and chronic post-traumatic wounds, burns and ulcers of various etiology. As far as obstetrics and gynecology are concerned, prevention and treatment of infected, hard-to-heal postoperative wounds is of crucial importance. This article reviews the available literature to discuss the possibilities for use, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of growth factors, NPWT and silver dressings in the treatment of difficult-to-heal postsurgical wounds in obstetrics and gynecology.Materials and methodsAn extensive search of the English and Polish literature via PubMed and EMBASE databases was undertaken for articles published between January 1960 and April 30, 2014 to identify articles that described and assessed use, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of growth factors, silver dressings and NPWT in patients with hard-to-heal postoperative wounds following obstetric or gynecological surgery.ConclusionsLiterature review regarding the use of growth factors, NPWT and silver dressings suggests that these methods may play an important role in the management of wounds after invasive obstetric and gynecological procedures. Obese patients, patients after vulvectomy or prior radiation therapy may benefit most, however, due to non-numerous randomized reports, prospective studies on the use of above-mentioned methods in the treatment of postsurgical wounds following obstetric and gynecological interventions are required.

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“…Some authors have described chronic wound sepsis caused by retention of the foam dressing [23]. Such cases highlight the importance of employing trained clinicians to manage NPWT devices.…”

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The Evidence-Based Principles of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Trauma & Orthopedics

Novak¹,

Khan²,

Palmer³

2014

TOORTHJ

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Negative pressure wound therapy is a popular treatment for the management of both acute and chronic wounds. Its use in trauma and orthopedics is diverse and includes the acute traumatic setting as well as chronic troublesome wounds associated with pressure sores and diabetic foot surgery. Efforts have been made to provide an evidence base to guide its use however this has been limited by a lack of good quality evidence. The following review article explores the available evidence and describes future developments for its use in trauma and orthopaedic practice.

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Chronic wound sepsis due to retained vacuum assisted closure foam

Abstract: Count radiolucent foam pieces used in outpatient vacuum assisted wound closure to prevent chronic sepsis

Cited by 20 publications

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Retention of vacuum‐assisted closure device sponge leading to a perianal abscess and fistula

Retention of vacuum‐assisted closure device sponge leading to a perianal abscess and fistula

Growth factors, silver dressings and negative pressure wound therapy in the management of hard-to-heal postoperative wounds in obstetrics and gynecology: a review

The Evidence-Based Principles of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Trauma & Orthopedics

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