[Tracheal repair injury during thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer after induction chemotherapy; report of a case].

72-year-old female had thoracoscopic esophagectomy for advanced thoracic esophageal cancer after induction chemotherapy with CDDP(70 mg/m2, day 1) +5-FU (650 mg/m2, day 1-5). Since the membranous portion of trachea was injured due to dense adhesion thoracoscopic surgery was converted to mini-thoracotomy. Injured portion was closed with 4-0 absorbable suture, and covered with gastric tube for reconstruction through posterior mediastinal route.

Prospective evaluation of occlusive hydrocolloid dressing versus conventional gauze dressing regarding the healing effect after abdominal operations: randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To compare occlusive hydrocolloid dressing (OHD; Karayahesive) and gauze dressing (GD) with regard to the cost and incidence of wound infection after abdominal surgery.

Methods: A total of 134 patients who underwent incisions were randomized to have their wounds dressed with either OHD or GD. OHD was left on until the sutures were removed, and GD was changed everyday postoperatively.