Novel technique of temporary abdominal closure with continuous medial fascial traction dynamic for patients with open abdomen

Hernia. 2018 Aug;22(4):691-696. doi: 10.1007/s10029-018-1773-5. Epub 2018 May 4.

Abstract

Open abdomen has been an effective treatment for abdominal catastrophes in trauma and general surgery, is one of the greatest advances in recent decades and has become a common procedure in both trauma and general surgery. Temporary abdominal closure techniques in managing open abdomen help to achieve many benefits without incurring many complications. We present a series of patients in which a temporary abdominal closure technique was used that generates continuous medial fascial traction dynamic in patients with open abdomen for different causes.

Keywords: Open abdomen; Primary delayed fascial closure; Temporary abdominal closure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / surgery
  • Abdominal Cavity / surgery*
  • Abdominal Injuries / complications
  • Abdominal Injuries / surgery
  • Abdominal Wound Closure Techniques*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Drainage
  • Enterostomy
  • Fascia*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases / complications
  • Intestinal Diseases / surgery
  • Intra-Abdominal Hypertension / complications
  • Intra-Abdominal Hypertension / surgery
  • Intraabdominal Infections / complications
  • Intraabdominal Infections / surgery
  • Laparotomy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / methods
  • Pharmaceutical Solutions / administration & dosage
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Therapeutic Irrigation
  • Traction
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Solutions