MANUFACTURER: B | BRAUN
MADE : GERMANY
TYPE : ENDOLUMINAL VACUUM THERAPY
The Endo-SPONGE® is a minimally invasive method for the treatment of anastomotic leak in the low rectal area. The cavity is drained by the endoscopically introduced Endo-SPONGE® system with Redyrob® TRANS PLUS. The open pores of the sponge allow the suction to be transferred over all tissue in contact with the sponge surface.
ADVANTAGE:
•Continuous drainage, no build up of secretion
•Debridement, rapid cleaning of the wound cavity
•Promotes granulation
•Mechanically reduces the size of the wound cavity
•Controls infection
Advantages for the patient
•High level of acceptance
•High compliance
•No unpleasant odours
•Outpatient treatment possible in some cases
Treatment criteria
•Localized lower abdominal peritonitis
•Endoscopically accessible leakage
•Sufficient drainage
•Rapid clinical improvement in patient's condition