Lymphorrhea responds to negative pressure wound therapy.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-2007
Abstract
Lymphoceles and lymph fistulas are common complications of femoral exposure for vascular procedures. Three patients who required readmission after their vascular interventions were treated with negative pressure wound therapy. Once adequate control of the drainage was obtained, the patients were discharged home with a portable suction unit. The mean time to stop lymph leak was 14 days, and the mean length of hospital stay was 7.3 days. This method of management offers early control of fluid drainage, rapid control of the wound, earlier closure, and the potential for reduced length of stay. Patient acceptance and convenience may be enhanced by outpatient management and return to work in appropriately motivated individuals.
Volume
45
Issue
3
First Page
610
Last Page
613
ISSN
0741-5214
Published In/Presented At
Abai, B., Zickler, R. W., Pappas, P. J., Lal, B. K., & Padberg, F. T., Jr (2007). Lymphorrhea responds to negative pressure wound therapy. Journal of vascular surgery, 45(3), 610–613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2006.10.043
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
17321350
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article