Evisceration in cancer patients: description of an alternative for treatment

Abstract

Objective: To describe a technique of repair of the abdominal wall with biological dressings contained evisceration. Method: Descriptive and observational study of a case. Results: With the use of hydrogel and hydrocolloid dressings for 26 days was achieved resolution "ad integrum" of the abdominal wall, during which time, changes were made cure every 72 hours. Staying in the center until the 16th of the start of treatment and graduating successfully to continue the outpatient strategy consisted of outpatient cures every 120 hours achieving complete closure of the epidermis only with the hydrogel the fortieth day after surgery, showing the expected ventral hernia. Conclusion: Conservative treatment with the association of hydrogel and hydrocolloid dressings, turns out to be a safe and easy to perform procedure which provides great benefits and quick results, reducing morbidity and mortality. Eventration to be presented later be corrected once the critical and elective stage. We recommend disseminate and extend this experience as an effective alternative.