A Case Review of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection of the Abdomen Utilizing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation and Novel Reticulated Open Cell Foam Dressing.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-26-2018
Abstract
Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rapidly spreading bacterial infection that can quickly destroy a person's muscles, skin, and underlying tissue. In this retrospect chart review, we will look at how the utilization of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell (NPWTi-d) and novel reticulated open cell foam (ROCF-CC) assisted with the healing of a patient's wound along with decreasing the time spent in the operating room. NPWTi-d provided the benefits of wound healing such as solubilizing the infectious material and removing the devitalized tissue. Using this form of treatment, we were able to improve the patient's quality of life and decrease her time in the hospital.
Volume
10
Issue
10
First Page
3497
Last Page
3497
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Lemay, S., McElroy, E., & Reider, K. (2018). A Case Review of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection of the Abdomen Utilizing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation and Novel Reticulated Open Cell Foam Dressing. Cureus, 10(10), e3497. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.3497
PubMedID
30613452
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article