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Vacuum Pack Technique of Temporary Abdominal Closure: A 7-Year Experience with 112 Patients
The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care · 2000 · Vol. 48(2) · pp. 201–207
Donald E. Barker✉(University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)Henry J. Kaufman(University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)Lisa A. Smith(University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)David L. Ciraulo(University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)Charles L. Richart(University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)Robert P. Burns(University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)
Abstract
The vacuum pack is the temporary abdominal wound closure of choice in patients undergoing open abdominal management at our institution. Primary closure is achieved in the majority of patients with a low rate of complication. The technique is simple and easily mastered. Technical complications are rare and easily repaired.
Abdominal Surgery and ComplicationsHernia repair and managementPelvic and Acetabular InjuriesMedicineNegative-pressure wound therapySurgeryAbdominal compartment syndromeAbdomenAbdominal wallSkin graftingClosure (psychology)
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Abdominal InjuriesAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedReoperationSuture TechniquesTime FactorsVacuum
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