Delayed Primary Closure of the Septic Open Abdomen with a Dynamic Closure System

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Authors

Froukje J. Verdam · Maastricht University Medical Centre

D.E. Dolmans · Atrium Medisch Centrum Parkstad

Maarten Loos · Máxima Medisch Centrum

Menno H. Raber · Medisch Spectrum Twente

Ralph J. de Wit · Medisch Spectrum Twente

J. A. Charbon · Radboud University Nijmegen

J.P.A.M. Vroemen

Abstract

Delayed primary closure of OA in septic patients could be achieved in 88% with this new approximation system. However, the risk of hernia development remained. We consider this system a useful tool in the treatment of septic patients with an open abdomen.

Topics & Keywords

Abdominal Surgery and Complications Hernia repair and management Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Surgery

Volume 35, Issue 10, pp. 2348-2355

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-011-1210-8

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