| Vacuum-assisted closure in the treatment of extensive lymphangiomas in children. | |
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PMID: 22325392 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: The management of lymphangiomas in children is a complex problem with frequent recurrence and infection. Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) devices have been shown to accelerate the healing of open wounds. We hypothesized that VAC therapy might decrease complications after resection of lymphangiomas. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed on 13 children (August 2005 to April 2010) who were patients undergoing lymphangioma resection with postoperative VAC therapy. Patient demographics, size and location of the lymphangioma, VAC duration and number of changes, hospital stay, complications, need for further surgery, and length of follow-up were recorded. RESULTS: Thirteen children (mean age, 8 years; mean weight, 34 kg) underwent 15 operations for lymphangiomas followed by postoperative VAC therapy. Locations included the head and neck, thorax and abdomen, and lower extremity. The mean VAC duration was 19 days, and they underwent a mean of 2.6 VAC changes. Six children had operative closure of the wound at a mean of 15 days postoperative. The remaining patients underwent closure by secondary intention. There were no recurrences. Complications included VAC device malfunctions requiring intervention and wound infections. Mean follow-up was 289 days. CONCLUSION: Postoperative VAC therapy for the treatment of lymphangiomas can be an effective adjunct to surgical treatment by decreasing risks of recurrence and infection. |
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Michael S Katz; Christine M Finck; Marshall Z Schwartz; Matthew L Moront; Rajeev Prasad; Shaheen J Timmapuri; L Grier Arthur |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of pediatric surgery Volume: 47 ISSN: 1531-5037 ISO Abbreviation: J. Pediatr. Surg. Publication Date: 2012 Feb |
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Created Date: 2012-02-13 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0052631 Medline TA: J Pediatr Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 367-70 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children/Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA. |
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