Successful management of enterocutaneous fistula in a preterm infant by a simple negative pressure wound therapy technique

Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is a serious complication with problems of nutritional maintenance, infection control and wound management. A preterm baby (birth weight 690g) developed ECF after surgery for necrotizing enterocolitis. Conservative treatments including parental nutrition and wound care...

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Main Authors: Chin-Yen Wu, Yao-Jen Hsu, Yu-Wei Fu, Hsiao-Neng Chen, Taiwai Chin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576621000750