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01-10-2004 | Technical Notes

Vacuum-Assisted Closure of Complex Perineal Wounds

Authors: David M. Schaffzin, M.D., Jennifer M. Douglas, M.D., Thomas J. Stahl, M.D., F.A.S.C.R.S., Lee E. Smith, M.D., F.A.S.C.R.S.

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum | Issue 10/2004

Abstract

The Vacuum-assisted Closure device decreases the time to wound healing, thus increasing the deposition of granulation tissue, and decreasing the use of wound care specialists. Perineal wounds present a special challenge. We present four cases of complex perineal wounds in which the Vacuum-assisted Closure device was used. In each case, wound care was simplified and healing accelerated. The Vacuum-assisted Closure device allows earlier wound closure, early skin grafting (with improved graft adherence), earlier hospital discharge, and earlier return to baseline functional status. Its use in the perineum presents a challenge, but with proper application, even the most complex perineal wounds can be healed.

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Title: Vacuum-Assisted Closure of Complex Perineal Wounds
Authors: David M. Schaffzin, M.D.
Jennifer M. Douglas, M.D.
Thomas J. Stahl, M.D., F.A.S.C.R.S.
Lee E. Smith, M.D., F.A.S.C.R.S.
Publication date: 01-10-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum / Issue 10/2004
Print ISSN: 0012-3706
Electronic ISSN: 1530-0358
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10350-004-0633-9

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