Vacuum sealing drainage as an adjuvant treatment of severe scrotal infectious disease:Clinical analysis of 9 cases
FANG Cheng
XU Yang-kai
DU Qi-dan
FAN Xiao-xiao
YU Yi
Abstract：Objective:To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of vacuum sealing drainage(VSD)in the treatment of severe scro-tal infectious diseases and to summarize the practical experience obtained during its implementation.Methods:Clinical data from 9 patients with severe scrotal infectious diseases were compiled.All patients underwent debridement assisted by a VSD device in addition to conventional treatment measures.Results:Following debridement with VSD device,combined with systemic anti-infection treat-ment and nutritional support,all patients exhibited favorable therapeutic outcomes,with no fatalities.The average duration of debride-ment was 81±27 minutes.One patient necessitated secondary debridement and skin grafting,while another was transferred to the ICU due to septic shock.Conclusions:The application of VSD device can streamline the treatment process for severe scrotal infectious diseases,alleviate patient discomfort,and promote patient recovery.
Keywords：Scrotal infectious diseasesVacuum sealing drainageScrotal abscessScrotal gangrene
Publication Date：2023-05-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 430-435 )