Negative pressure wound therapy for initial management of giant omphalocele - 24/02/16
Abstract |
Background |
Current treatment of giant omphalocele includes “paint and wait” or placement of mesh or silo. These methods are associated with high complication rates. We propose negative pressure wound therapy as an alternative.
Methods |
Patients born between 2009 and 2014 with giant omphalocele were included. Outcomes analyzed were duration of therapy, time to full enteral feeds, treatment related complications, wound surface area over time, type, and time to definitive closure.
Results |
Eight patients were reviewed. The median duration of therapy was 68 days. Median time to full enteral feeds was 19 days. There were no treatment discontinuations or complications including sac ruptures, wound infections, or fistulas. Wound contraction stopped at 2 months or around 7 cm2. All surviving patients underwent definitive closure.
Conclusions |
Negative pressure wound therapy is a safe and effective treatment for giant omphalocele that allows feeding, has a low complication rate, and is completed in 2 months.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Omphalocele, Wound VAC, Negative pressure wound therapy
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| The authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
Vol 211 - N° 3
P. 605-609 - mars 2016 Retour au numéro
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