I have a patient who had a failed mesh placement and a panniculectomy and who has developed at least three separate fistulas with a very large amount of output (3-4 L/24 hrs). Any suggestions? I am using an Eakin wound management pouch hooked up to wall suction.
SAFETY, BARIATRICS, AND WOUND CARE: UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS
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Trends in Urinary and Obesity
It seems that everyone is talking about weight and weight issues these days. There are reality shows, newspaper articles, TV documentaries, and sidewalk debates devoted to obesity, which affect many lives in many ways. Weight loss surgery (WLS) is also receiving lots of attention, and this is probably because we see some great data about the improvement or resolution of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and sleep apnea after bariatric surgery. However, other aggravating conditions are showing improvement, too. Stress urinary inconti
