Nursing care in newborn skin dehiscence of myelomeningocele closure wound

The aim of this study was to describe the treatment and evolution of a newborn's myelomeningocele closure wound. The neonate was admitted on the 18th postoperative day, when poor perfusion, dermis' total compromising, necrosis, unstuck edges, muscle exposure and exudation at the suture line were obs...

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Autores: Bueno, Mariana; Silva, Cristiane S. M. R.; Alves, Adriana Cristina C.; Mikaro, Ana Paula; Pires, Priscilla V.
Tipo de documento: Artículo
Estado:Published version
Fecha de publicación:2005
País:Brasil
Institución:UFMG
Repositorio:Reme (Online)
Lenguaje:Portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:periodicos.ufmg.br:article/50856
Acceso en línea:https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50856
Nivel de acceso:Acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Asistencia de enfermería
Mielomeningocele
Dehiscencia de utura
Assistência de Enfermagem
Deiscência de Sutura
Nursing Care
Meningomyelocele
Suture Dehiscence
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Sumario:The aim of this study was to describe the treatment and evolution of a newborn's myelomeningocele closure wound. The neonate was admitted on the 18th postoperative day, when poor perfusion, dermis' total compromising, necrosis, unstuck edges, muscle exposure and exudation at the suture line were observed. Calcium alginate, essential fatty acids and papain were used. Total scarring was obtained on the 46th day of treatment.