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Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Surgical Site Infection During Pregnancy: A Case Study.

Authors :
Escobar-Vidarte MF
Messa A
Nieto AJ
Echavarría MP
Carvajal JA
Fernández PA
Source :
Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society [J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs] 2019 Sep/Oct; Vol. 46 (5), pp. 453-456.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a known cause of morbidity and mortality; however, evidence related to management of SSIs during pregnancy is sparse.<br />Case: A 26-year-old female patient with an adnexal cystic lesion underwent laparotomy at 19 weeks of pregnancy. She experienced a late SSI 10 days after initial surgery, necessitating surgical debridement. She was treated with multiple surgical interventions for wound irrigations and wound closure assisted by a negative pressure wound therapy.<br />Conclusion: Negative pressure wound therapy was used for treatment of an SSI during pregnancy without causing premature delivery or requiring a cesearan section.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1528-3976
Volume :
46
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31513134
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000573