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Query: UMLS:C0085693 (acute appendicitis)
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Since the introduction of vacuum assisted closure therapy (V.A.C.) at the Department of Surgery/St. Anna-Hospital Herne has taken place in 2000 there was a rapid increase of indications to use this therapy. We present data from 128 patients who were treated with this method from 2000-2005 for different kinds of diseases. We report the management of a 78-year-old male patient who developed a Fournier's gangrene after an acute appendicitis with retroperitoneal perforation and an enterocutaneous fistula of the cecum. Using V.A.C. in surgery, a quick and safe treatment of infection and healing could be achieved.
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PMID:[6 years V.A.C. in general surgery -- clinical data from 128 patients]. 1657 56