Simple adaptation for dynamic Bogota bag

Trop Doct. 2016 Jan;46(1):64-6. doi: 10.1177/0049475515578060. Epub 2015 Mar 29.

Abstract

The use of a large Bogota bag tucked well under fascial edges to the colonic gutters and easily made elastic bands from Esmarch bandage provides a dynamic tension system that decreases subsequent trips to theatre and may allow gradual closure of the abdominal wound.

Keywords: Dynamic Bogota bag.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / surgery*
  • Abdominal Wound Closure Techniques
  • Compartment Syndromes / prevention & control*
  • Decompression, Surgical
  • Humans
  • Surgical Instruments