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Closure of a contained open abdomen using a bipedicled myofascial oblique rectus abdominis flap technique.
- Source :
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Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS [J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg] 2009 Nov; Vol. 62 (11), pp. 1490-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2008 Aug 22. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- A contained open abdomen is commonly used during damage control laparotomy and consists of the temporary coverage of the abdomen for protection of the viscera and reduction of intra-abdominal pressure. Definitive closure of a contained open abdomen is technically difficult due to the inability to obtain primary fascial suture. The insertion of a prosthetic mesh can be complicated with enterocutaneous fistula, and other definitive closure techniques need several surgical procedures. We describe a low cost technique that allows definitive closure of large abdominal wall defects avoiding the risk of intestinal fistula.<br /> ((c) 2008 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Abdominal Injuries diagnosis
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Cohort Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intraoperative Care methods
Laparotomy adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications prevention & control
Rectus Abdominis surgery
Risk Assessment
Surgical Mesh
Surgical Wound Dehiscence prevention & control
Suture Techniques
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Wound Healing physiology
Young Adult
Abdominal Injuries surgery
Intestinal Fistula prevention & control
Laparotomy methods
Rectus Abdominis transplantation
Surgical Flaps blood supply
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1878-0539
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18722829
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2008.04.037