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
