Use of vacuum assisted closure therapy in the palliation of a malignant wound

被引:23
作者
Ford-Dunn, Suzanne [1 ]
机构
[1] St Barnabas Hospice, Worthing, W Sussex, England
关键词
malignant wound; palliative care; vacuum assisted closure;
D O I
10.1191/0269216306pm1117cr
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
学科分类号
摘要
Vacuum assisted closure (VAC) therapy is a novel method of wound healing using topical negative pressure across the wound bed and containing all exudate within a sealed system. We report the use of VAC therapy to control pain and exudate of a malignant wound.
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页码:477 / 478
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