Vacuum-Assisted Closure: A Novel Method of Managing Surgical Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Conclusion Our data demonstrate that use of the wound VAC is a safe approach in the management of premature infants with NEC requiring surgical intervention with outcomes comparable to standard surgical management. Use of the wound VAC may allow the establishment of bowel continuity and abdominal closure without the need for an ostomy. VAC therapy may also hasten the recovery of NEC patients with concomitant ACS by eliminating the compartment syndrome. Larger studies are required to confirm this theory.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - August 30, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Sea, StephanieMeckmongkol, TeerinMoront, Matthew L.Timmapuri, ShaheenPrasad, RajeevSchwartz, Marshall Z.Arthur, L Grier Tags: Original Article Source Type: research