Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients presenting with a draining wound more than 2 weeks after surgery should be treated for a probable ...

Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is a method of decreasing air pressure around a wound to assist the healing. It’s also referred to as negative pressure wound therapy. During a VAC procedure, a ...

Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy is a widely acknowledged method for chronic and traumatic wound healing. The feasibility of VAC therapy used for the treatment of intestinal fistulas is still a ...

The evidence suggests that the PeritX peritoneal catheter drainage system is a safe and effective alternative to inpatient large-volume paracentesis, is cost saving and reduces hospital bed use. The ...