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Fistula and Wound Management.


The Fistula fistula (fĭs`chlə), abnormal, usually ulcerous channellike formation between two internal organs or between an internal organ and the skin.  and Wound Management System from Coloplast is a new way to manage fistulas and wounds while saving clinicians time and providing comfort for patients. The system's adhesive adhesive, substance capable of sticking to surfaces of other substances and bonding them to one another. The term adhesive cement is sometimes used in place of adhesive, especially when referring to a synthetic adhesive.  is specially designed to lead to longer wear times for patients. The system also includes a Tracing Guide, Removable Lid lid

see eyelid.
, and Drain Port to assist clinicians during application. The assortment assortment /as·sort·ment/ (ah-sort´ment) the random distribution of nonhomologous chromosomes to daughter cells in metaphase of the first meiotic division.

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 includes three sizes (mini, midi, and maxi, with cutting surfaces up to 11 1/2"). A Fistula Drainage Bag is also available in the assortment.

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Publication:Nursing Homes
Date:Sep 1, 2006
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