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Herpes wound infection after femoral endarterectomy

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2020
Wound infection after common femoral endarterectomy is a well-documented phenomenon leading to significant morbidity, especially in the setting of a prosthetic graft.
Katherine K. McMackin, MD, Gaby Ghobrial, MD, Mikael A. Fadoul, MD, Joseph V. Lombardi, MD   +3 more
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Vacuum assisted closure (VAC)/negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for difficult wounds: A review.

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2019
Delayed wound healing particularly in difficult wounds and in elderly with co morbidities is a major concern. It leads to the pain, morbidity, prolonged treatment, and require major reconstructive surgery which imposes enormous social and financial ...
P. Agarwal, Rajeev Kukrele, D. Sharma
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Early Conversion of External Fixation to Interlocked Nailing in Open Fractures of Both Bone Leg Assisted with Vacuum Closure (VAC) - Final Outcome [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Introduction: Management of compound grade III fractures of both bone leg includes external stabilization for long period, followed by various soft tissue coverage procedures.
Simrat Pal Singh Gill, Manish Raj, Sunil Kumar, Pulkesh Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Jasveer Singh, Akash Deep   +6 more
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FIRST EXPERIENCE OF USING ENDOSCOPIC VACUUM-ASSISTED AND ASPIRATION THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF SPONTANEOUS RUPTURE OF THE ESOPHAGUS (BOERHAAVE SYNDROME)

Acta Biomedica Scientifica, 2017
The aim of the article is to demonstrate the possibilities of minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus (Boerhaave syndrome).
V. B. Rinchinov, A. N. Plekhanov, B. D. Tsibikdorzhiev, T. V. Sultumov, A. K. Gavrilova   +4 more
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Vacuum-Assisted Closure with Temporalis Muscle Reconstruction for Recurrent Scalp Erosion Following Deep Brain Stimulation: A Case Report

Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 2021
Background: Scalp erosion is not an uncommon complication of deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Although various methods have been proposed to prevent and manage complications, there are still challenges. We introduce a case of recurrent scalp erosion
Byeong Ho Oh, Yoon Young Park, Ji Kang Park, Young Seok Park   +3 more
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Endoluminal vacuum-assisted closure (E-Vac) therapy for postoperative esophageal fistula: successful case series and literature review

World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2020
Background Treatment of esophageal perforations and postoperative anastomotic leaks of the upper gastrointestinal tract remains a challenge. Endoluminal vacuum-assisted closure (E-Vac) therapy has positively contributed, in recent years, to the ...
C. Rubicondo, A. Lovece, D. Pinelli, A. Indriolo, A. Lucianetti, M. Colledan   +5 more
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In Service Training Program for Nurses regarding Negative Pressure Therapy Using Vacuum Assisted Closure among Patients with Acute and Chronic Wounds [PDF]

Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice
Background: Negative Pressure Therapy has evolved as a cornerstone in modern wound management. In-service training programs enhancing nurses' clinical competencies and provide structured opportunities for nurses to update their theoretical understanding ...
Kholod mohamad, Afaf Abd el Mohsen, Aliaa Othman El-Afandey   +2 more
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Treatment of Fournier's Gangrene With Vacuum-assisted Closure Therapy as Enhanced Recovery Treatment Modality

In Vivo, 2020
Background/Aim: Fournier's gangrene is an uncommon, but extremely serious condition of necrotizing, soft tissue infection. There is a great debate regarding the management of larger defects and wound closure, with various techniques being described in ...
A. Syllaios, S. Davakis, L. Karydakis, M. Vailas, N. Garmpis, E. Mpaili, E. Kyros, E. Felekouras, Alexandros Papalampros   +8 more
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Results of Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure Application [PDF]

Indian Journal of Surgery, 2012
In recent past, various methods have been used for wound treatment purpose. In this study, we aimed to compare our results established from the vacuum-assisted wound closure method, which has gained popularity day by day, with the literature. A total of 48 patients, who received vacuum-assisted wound closure treatment in our clinic between 2007and 2010,
KIRDEMİR, Vecihi, ATAY, Tolga, BAYKAL, Yakup Barbaros, BURÇ, Halil   +3 more
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Treatment of thoracic wounds with adapted vacuum therapy

Asian Journal of Surgery, 2014
This is a report of seven cases of infected thoracic wounds treated with an adapted low-cost vacuum therapy in the Thoracic Surgery Unit of Santa Marcelina Hospital.
Igor Renato L.B. de Abreu, Edgard P.O. Pontes, Mauro F.L. Tamagno, Rodrigo Afonso Sardenberg, Riad Naim Younes, Fernando Conrado Abrão   +5 more
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