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The Convatec Wound Manager: a new stoma appliance
1North Tees General Hospital, Cleveland.
The British Journal of Clinical Practice
|December 1, 1990
Summary
Managing complex abdominal wounds with high fluid output, such as those from enteric fistulas or open abdominal sepsis, can be challenging. A new stoma appliance, the Convatec Wound Manager, shows promise in simplifying care and improving fluid management for these difficult wounds.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Wound Management
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Complicated abdominal wounds, often associated with enteric fistulas or open abdominal sepsis, present significant management challenges.
- Conventional dressings are frequently inadequate for containing large fluid volumes, leading to frequent changes and skin damage.
- Accurate quantification of fluid output from abdominal fistulas can be difficult with standard methods.