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    J Wound Care. 2009 Jul;18(7):282, 284, 286-8.

    Management of ileocutaneous fistulae using TNP after surgery for abdominal malignancy.

    Martïnez A, Ferron G, Le Gal M, Torrent JJ, Querleu D.

    Department of Surgery, Institut Claudius Regaud,Toulouse, France. martinez_a.alejandra@claudiusregaud.fr

    Enteric fluids produced by enterocutaneous fistulae can cause severe inflammation in the surrounding skin. By removing these corrosive fluids, topical negative pressure can help maintain skin integrity and promote spontaneous closure.

    PMID: 19827481 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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