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María J Pérez-Restrepo1,2, Carlos A Moya-Ortiz1,2, Sara Eslait-Olaciregui1,2
1Department of General Surgery, Fundación Cardioinfantil - LaCardio, Bogotá, Colombia.
Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) can be safely used for temporary abdominal closure after challenging terminal ileum (TI) anastomoses. These successful cases suggest NPWT is a viable option, even in high-risk situations near the ileocecal valve (ICV).
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
- Wound Management
Background:
- Terminal ileum (TI) anastomoses are technically challenging due to anatomical factors and ileocecal valve (ICV) pressure.
- Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is established for chronic ulcers but its use in temporary abdominal closure post-anastomosis is debated.
- NPWT has shown potential benefits in patients with inflammatory or vascular conditions undergoing anastomosis.
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