VessiLoop Presentation
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This document discusses using the VessiLoop for incision and loop drainage (I&LD) of abscesses. It summarizes studies from three hospitals that found I&LD to be an effective treatment for abscesses, with average drain durations of 7-10 days and low recurrence rates. I&LD is described as being better tolerated by patients, allowing for more self-care, and more cost-effective compared to other abscess treatment methods. The VessiLoop is a sterile, latex-free silicone loop that can be used for I&LD procedures.
VessiLoop Presentation
- 1. Using the VessiLoop For Abscess Incision and Loop Drainage (I&LD) Veronica Bonales, M.D. CEPAmerica Emergency Physician
- 2. Abscesses • University of Illinois, Peoria • One hundred fifteen patients underwent drainage procedures as described; 01/02 - 10-07; Age, 19 days to 20.5 years; Drain duration, 10.4 days (3-24 days); 50% had methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, 26% had methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, and 9% streptococcal species. 6 required re-operation - 4 with loop drains and 2 with incision and packing with complete healing.
- 3. Abscesses • University of Indiana, Riley Hospital for Children • One hundred twenty-eight patients were treated over a 14-month period. Age 5 weeks to 18 years. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was identified in 76% of the cultured specimens. Average length of drain use was 9 days (range, 5-29 days). There were no local recurrences of subcutaneous abscesses. There was no morbidity related to the drainage procedures.
- 4. Abscesses • Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo • 18 patients, 11 under age of 2, MRSA in 55%, drains in place 7.9 days; after 60 days, no incomplete or recurrent abscesses noted
- 5. VessiLoop - Used by surgeons as a Vessel Loop - Sterile - Made of silicone - Latex-free - Two loops per package
- 6. VessiLoop
- 7. Location
- 8. Why I&LD? • Better tolerated by patients • More patient involvement with self-care • Better cosmesis • More cost-effective
- 9. Why I&LD?
- 10. I&LD
- 11. Abscesses
- 12. Insert clamp I&LD here
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- 18. References • J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Jul;45(7):1562-6; Minimally invasive technique in treatment of complex, subcutaneous abscesses in children. Ladd AP, Levy MS, Quilty J. • J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Mar;45(3):606-9. Incision and loop drainage: a minimally invasive technique for subcutaneous abscess management in children. Tsoraides SS, Pearl RH, Stanfill AB, Wallace LJ, Vegunta RK.