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How to do mesh‐mediated fascial traction for delayed primary closure of the open abdomen

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: The open abdomen can be a life-saving resuscitative manoeuvre in patients with catastrophic abdominal pathologies, however, can lead to the need for delayed primary closure. The most recent guidelines released from the European Hernia Society and World Society for Emergency Surgery both suggest mesh-mediated fascial traction in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy as the preferred method in this situation. We present a detailed 'how to do it' on this technique.

Source: ANZ Journal of Surgery

DOI: 10.1111/ans.18474

Authors: Paul David Morris, Matthew George Roy Allaway, Danette Wright

Institutions: The University of Sydney, Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Surgery and Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550