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The Application of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device in the Management of Empyema Necessitans
Joint Authors
Aljehani, Yasser
Al-Matar, Zahra
Nawar, Samah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is gaining popularity in the management of many types of acute and chronic wounds.
The use of VAC devices in thoracic surgery is limited, but it appears to be promising in complex cases of empyema thoraces.
We report a case of empyema necessitans, in which VAC was used to achieve complete wound healing after open drainage which was communicating with the pleural space.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aljehani, Yasser& Al-Matar, Zahra& Nawar, Samah. 2016. The Application of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device in the Management of Empyema Necessitans. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aljehani, Yasser…[et al.]. The Application of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device in the Management of Empyema Necessitans. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Aljehani, Yasser& Al-Matar, Zahra& Nawar, Samah. The Application of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device in the Management of Empyema Necessitans. Case Reports in Surgery. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102832
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102832