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An unusual complication of Vacuum Assisted Closure in the treatment of a pressure ulcer.

A Fox1, A Tadros, A G B Perks.   

Abstract

A patient with a non-healing sacral pressure ulcer underwent exploratory surgery. During the procedure a piece of polyurethane sponge was found to have been left in situ. This unusual case highlights the importance of vigilance at dressing changes.

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Year:  2004        PMID: 15469221     DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2004.13.8.26658

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Wound Care        ISSN: 0969-0700            Impact factor:   2.072


  2 in total

1.  Retention of vacuum-assisted closure device sponge leading to a perianal abscess and fistula.

Authors:  Ahmet Rencuzogullari
Journal:  Int Wound J       Date:  2014-03-10       Impact factor: 3.315

Review 2.  Retained Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Foams as a Cause of Infection Persistence.

Authors:  Konstantinos Anagnostakos; Andreas Thiery; Ismail Sahan
Journal:  Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle)       Date:  2020-09-10       Impact factor: 4.730

  2 in total

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