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Title: Vacuum-assisted complex wound closure with elastic vessel loop augmentation: a novel technique. Author: Moran SG, Windham ST, Cross JM, Melton SM, Rue LW. Journal: J Wound Care; 2003 Jun; 12(6):212-3. PubMed ID: 12838597. Abstract: Patients with serious abdominal or soft-tissue injuries may require multistaged surgical management. The Vacuum-Assisted Closure device, used in combination with a shoelace technique, can promote fascial and soft-tissue approximation.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]