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.
An International Affair
- Tue, 8/31/10 - 9:50am
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Having recently been requested to present the Keynote address at the Israeli Diabetic Foot Society meeting slated for October 28-29, 2010 in Tel Aviv, I recognize that this is both a pleasure and an honor to share my experiences with the Israeli wound care community. This symposium will run concurrently with the Israeli Wound Healing Society and the themes of both meetings will be wound healing.
Our countries share commonalities including the increased prevalence of diabetes. Effective treatment of neuropathic ulcers in patients with diabetes is paramount; I look forward to an open dialogue regarding treatment strategies and I am particularly interested in the differences among the health economics of wound care in Israel compared to the US— especially as it relates to advanced wound care products and modalities. I welcome the opportunity to discuss common concerns and potential solutions relating to how wound research is conducted worldwide.
Above all, I look forward to learning from my Israeli colleagues.
Robert J. Snyder, DPM, CWS, MSc(c), FACFAS
Medical Director, University Hospital, Tamarac, Florida
Adjunct Professor, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
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