PubMed · 14873531
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1951-10-13. COLOSTOM-EASE irrigator & protector belts accepted.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14873531/
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BACKGROUND: Management of intestinal fistulae in open abdominal wounds remains a significant clinical challenge for those caring for patients surviving damage control abdominal operations. Breaking the cycle of tissue inflammation, infection, and sepsis, resulting from leakage of enteric contents, should be a major goal in the approach to these complex patients. We describe a technique utilizing vacuum assisted closure (VAC) which achieves control of enteric flow from fistulae in open abdominal wounds. METHODS: The fistula-VAC is fashioned from standard sponge supplies, negative pressure pumps, and ostomy appliances. The fistula-VAC was changed every three days prior to split thickness skin grafting, and every five days following grafting. RESULTS: Five patients underwent application of the fistula-VAC. All patients had complete diversion of enteric contents. This enteric diversion allowed for successful skin grafting in all patients. CONCLUSION: Application of the fistula-VAC should be considered a useful option in treating patients with intestinal fistulae in open abdominal wounds.
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