| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4292703 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Percutaneous catheter drainage and serial lavage are an effective alternative to open surgical debridement in patients with IPN. Overall survival is excellent, and most patients avoid the morbidity of open debridement. A minority of patients deteriorate, but most of those can be salvaged with open drainage.
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Authors
Danny MD, FACS, David M. MD, FACS, Michael C. MD, Amir MD, Sonja MD, Victor MD, Anna MD, Jose MD, J.J. MD, Joe U. MD, FACS, Alan S. MD, FACS,