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- Title
Temporary closure of the open abdomen: a systematic review on delayed primary fascial closure in patients with an open abdomen.
- Authors
Boele van Hensbroek, Pieter; Wind, Jan; Dijkgraaf, Marcel G W; Busch, Olivier R C; Goslings, J Carel
- Abstract
This study was designed to systematically review the literature to assess which temporary abdominal closure (TAC) technique is associated with the highest delayed primary fascial closure (FC) rate. In some cases of abdominal trauma or infection, edema or packing precludes fascial closure after laparotomy. This "open abdomen" must then be temporarily closed. However, the FC rate varies between techniques.
- Publication
World journal of surgery, 2009, Vol 33, Issue 2, p199
- ISSN
0364-2313
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00268-008-9867-3