Treatment of Postoperative Enterocutaneous Fistulas by High-Pressure Vacuum with a Normal Oral Diet

Aldo Cunha Medeiros, Tertuliano Aires-Neto, Júlio Sérgio Marchini, José Brandão‐Neto, Dione Maria Valença, Eryvaldo Sócrates Tabosa do Egito

Digestive Surgery · 2004 · 27 citations · 16 references

Abstract

The vacuum system demonstrated good results in the treatment of fistulas. It included simplicity, low cost, short hospital stay, absence of skin breakdown, normal eating, good nutrition and activity patterns.

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