The use of vacuum assisted closure therapy in the management of Fournier's gangrene

Ozturk E., Ozguc H., Yilmazlar T.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, cilt.197, sa.5, ss.660-665, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 197 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.04.018
  • Dergi Adı: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.660-665
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

BACKGROUND: Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC; Kinetic Concepts, Inc., San Antonio, TX) has been Used to successfully treat a variety of complex Wounds. This technique was investigated for use in managing Fournier's gangrene following initial debridement.