| The suction pouch for management of simple or complex enterocutaneous fistulae. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20571470 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Containing effluent from an enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) requires expertise, critical thinking skills, and creativity. Using a combination of products readily available to WOC nurses practicing in the United States, I have designed a suction pouch that reliably contains fistula output. A standard ostomy pouch can be converted into a suction pouch by adding a large, single-lumen catheter into the pouch, sealing it, and connecting the assembly to low continuous suction. The resulting pouch can be used by itself to drain effluent from an ECF or it can be used in combination with wound dressings, or a negative pressure wound therapy system. Application of a suction pouch extends the integrity of the appliance and diverts succus away from the wound bed or the newly applied skin graft with increased reliability. This article describes the technique used to create a suction pouch, followed by 4 brief case descriptions that demonstrate feasibility of its use for the management of ECFs. |
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Authors:
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Christoph Franklin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society / WOCN Volume: 37 ISSN: 1528-3976 ISO Abbreviation: J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs Publication Date: 2010 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-20 Completed Date: 2011-01-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9435679 Medline TA: J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 387-92 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Vibra Specialty Hospital, Vibra Specialty Hospital, 10300 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97220, USA. cfranklin@vshportland.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Humans Infant Intestinal Fistula / etiology, pathology, therapy* Male Middle Aged Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / instrumentation* Suction / instrumentation* |
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