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Capt Kevin P. Lally, MC, USAF; Col MichaelJ. Torma, MC, USAF

Arch Surg. 1983;118(8):989.

Abstract
• Open drainage of the peritoneal cavity for severe intraabdominal sepsis has been gaining popularity. We had a patient whose overwhelming intra-abdominal infection did not respond to open drainage but was controlled by frequent immersion in a Hubbard tank. Use of the Hubbard tank should be considered in patients with uncontrolled intra-abdominal infection refractory to standard therapy.

(Arch Surg 1983;118:989)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Surgery, Keesler US Air Force Medical Center, Keesler AFB, Miss.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Jan 13, 1983.

All opinions stated are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the US Air Force.

Reprint requests to the Department of Surgery, Keesler US Air Force Medical Center, Keesler AFB, MS 39534 (Dr Torma).