Mcgarrity01

I have been thinking about a catheter. It is worth a shot. I am going to ask the doc tomorrow at work. I lose sleep over this man as Medicare guidelines are so strict on the amount of supplies he is allowed per month. He is young and must live with the constant drainage. The fistula formed from radiation d/t rectal cancer. If he had a collection bag, his life would be so much easier. ThAnk you for replying.

Hi..thank you for your reply. He has had a wound vac. Unfortunately, it will never heal. How could a male cot tube be used? I am so interested in this idea....not sure how exactly it would stay in place d/t the area. Also, with the vac dressing, how would you attach a drain? Any explanation would help me to help him. All docs are at a loss and this poor man is constantly draining.

I have a patient who has a sacral fistula s/p radiation. He is not a surgical candidate and has copious drainage which requires bid dressing changes. He is constantly wet. We are currently using 1/4 inch packing strips and mepilex sacrum dressings. I need to know if there is something better for this patient. I have been searching on line for months now with no help. Several articles which suggest surgery, but he is not a candidate. Tried using an ostomy bag which popped off after just a few minutes. Please help