Fig. 3From: Successful treatment of enterocutaneous fistula after esophagectomy with scopolamine ointment and negative pressure wound therapy: a case reporta Appearance of the cervical wound on the 61st POD. Exudate constantly emerging from the fistula caused peripheral dermatitis. b NPWT was initiated for continuous aspiration of exudate and skin protection. c Appearance of the cervical wound on the 73rd POD (13th day after NPWT initiation). Granulation is in development, the skin closes in, and the fistula is shrinking. d Appearance of the cervical wound on the 81st POD (21st day after NPWT initiation). The fistula had closed, and no exudate was observedBack to article page