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  • Title: [Vacuum-assisted Therapy in Vascular Surgery].
    Author: Heller G, Savolainen H, Widmer MK, Makaloski V, Menth M, Schmidli J.
    Journal: Zentralbl Chir; 2004 May; 129 Suppl 1():S66-70. PubMed ID: 15168292.
    Abstract:
    Since the first use of vacuum-assisted therapy (V.A.C.) in wound care, the indications of this therapy have rapidly expanded. Vascular surgery presents many types of problematic wounds. In the current cost conscious atmosphere, there is a great demand for simple and effective therapies. The V.A.C. system has a lot of potential in the management of vascular wounds. In this article we present indications for vacuum-assisted therapy in vascular surgery: chronic leg ulcers, mesh skin graft, wound care after fasciotomy for compartment syndrome, problematic inguinal wound, false aneurysms, diabetic foot gangrene and amputations with marginal circulations.
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