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We read the paper by D'Hondt et al 1 D'Hondt M. Devriendt D. Rooy F.V. et al. Treatment of small-bowel fistulae in the open abdomen with topical negative-pressure therapy. Am J Surg. 2011; 202: e20-e24 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (47) Google Scholar with interest, and have the following concerns. Treatment of small-bowel fistulae in the open abdomen with topical negative-pressure therapyThe American Journal of SurgeryVol. 202Issue 2PreviewAn open abdomen (OA) can result from surgical management of trauma, severe peritonitis, abdominal compartment syndrome, and other abdominal emergencies. Enteroatmospheric fistulae (EAF) occur in 25% of patients with an OA and are associated with high mortality. Full-Text PDF
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