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- Title
Management of open abdomen complication after laparotomy in an ovarian cancer patient with intraperitoneal metastasis.
- Authors
Jeong, Jae Hoon; Lee, Jae Hyun; Park, Chongsoo
- Abstract
This case report highlights the management of complications from an open abdomen following surgery for ovarian mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare subtype of ovarian cancer. A 63-year-old female underwent extensive surgery, including single-port laparoscopic total bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, right hemicolectomy, small bowel resection, cholecystectomy, and jejunostomy. Postoperatively, she experienced bile leakage, leading to significant skin and fascial damage and an abdominal skin defect. Early detection and multidisciplinary management were crucial. Treatment involved vacuum-assisted closure dressing, repeated debridement, and closure of the open abdomen with a local flap. This case emphasizes the complexities of managing ovarian mucinous adenocarcinoma and the critical role of a multidisciplinary approach in treating postoperative complications, underscoring the importance of vigilant postoperative care and timely intervention.
- Subjects
ABDOMINAL surgery; SURGICAL complications; OPERATIVE surgery; POSTOPERATIVE care; OVARIAN cancer; MUCINOUS adenocarcinoma; RIGHT hemicolectomy
- Publication
Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2024, Vol 2024, Issue 8, p1
- ISSN
2042-8812
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1093/jscr/rjae482