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20. References • Alvarez, A.A. et al. (2001). Case report vacuum-assisted closure for cutaneous gastrointestinal fistula management. Gynaecologic Oncology, 80, pp. 413-16. • Armstrong, D.G. et al. (2002). Outcomes of sub-atmospheric pressure dressing therapy on wounds of the diabetic foot. Ostomy Wound Management, 48(4), pp.64-68. • Azad, S. & Nishikawa H. (2002). Topical negative pressure may help chronic wound healing. BMJ, 324, pp.1100. • Baynham, S. A. et al. (1999). Treating stage IV pressure ulcers with negative pressure therapy: A case report. Ostomy/Wound Management 45 (4), pp. 28-35. • Caro, A. et al. 2011. Treatment of the open abdomen with topical negative pressure therapy: a retrospective study of 46 cases. International Wound Journal 8 (3), pp. 274-9. • Department of Health, 2005. Mental Capacity Act. London: Department of Health. • FDA (2011). FDA safety communication: Update on serious complications associated with negative pressure wound therapy systems [Online]. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm244211.htm [Accessed 16 Nov. 2012] • FDA (2009). Preliminary public health notification: Serious complications associated with negative pressure wound therapy systems [Online]. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/PublicHealthNotificat ions/ucm190658.htm[Accessed 16 Nov 2012]. • Fraccalvieri, M. et al. 2011. Patients pain feedback using negative pressure wound therapy with foam and gauze. International Wound Journal 8 (5), pp. 492- 9. • Garner, G. B. (2001). Vacuum-assisted wound closure provides early fascial reapproximation in trauma patients with open abdomens. The American Journal of Surgery, 182 pp.630-638 • Heugel, J.R. et al. (2002). Treatment of the exposed Achilles tendon using negative pressure wound therapy: a case report. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, 23 (3), pp. 167-71. • Joseph, E. et al. (2000). A prospective, randomised trial of vacuum-assisted closure versus standard therapy of chronic non-healing wounds. Wounds, 12(2): 60-7. • KCI (2009). Clinical Guidelines for the Management of the Open Abdomen with KCI Systems for Active Abdominal Therapy. London: MEP. • KCI (2007). V.A.C. ® Therapy Clinical guidelines. London: MEP. • Krasner, D.L. (2002). Managing wound pain in patients with vacuum-assisted closure devices. Ostomy Wound Management, 48 (5) pp.38-43. Document name: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Ref.: 745 Issue date: 10 June 2013 Status: Approved Author: Kate Purser and Nicola Heywood Page 16 of 20
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