Bridge vacuum-assisted closure: a novel technique of using a single vacuum machine for multiple adjacent wounds

被引:4
作者
Durai, R. [1 ]
Mownah, A. [1 ]
Ng, P. C. H. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Hosp Lewisham, Dept Surg, London SE13 6LH, England
关键词
THERAPY; INJURIES;
D O I
10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02007.x
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Aims: To describe a simple method of applying the VAC dressing to multiple wounds. Methods: Applying a VAC dressing using a sponge bridge to allow the simultaneous treatment of multiple wounds. Results: Successful healing was achieved using this simple method. Conclusion: The use of a simple sponge bridge allowed the simultaneous treatment of two adjacent wounds.
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页码:93 / 94
页数:2
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