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Temporary Closure of the Open Abdomen: A Systematic Review on Delayed Primary Fascial Closure in Patients with an Open Abdomen
World Journal of Surgery · 2008 · Vol. 33(2) · pp. 199–207
Pieter Boele van Hensbroek✉(Academic Medical Center)Jan Wind(Academic Medical Center)Marcel G. W. Dijkgraaf(Academic Medical Center)Olivier R. Busch(Academic Medical Center)J. Carel Goslings(Academic Medical Center)
Abstract
These results suggest that the artificial burr and the VAC are associated with the highest FC rates and the lowest mortality rates.
Abdominal Surgery and ComplicationsHernia repair and managementAppendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementMedicineLaparotomySurgeryAbdomenFasciaClosure (psychology)Abdominal surgeryIncisional herniaAbdominal wall
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AbdomenAbdominal InjuriesFasciotomyCompartment SyndromesHernia, VentralHumansLaparotomyVacuumHospital Mortality
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Vacuum Pack Technique of Temporary Abdominal Closure: A 7-Year Experience with 112 Patients
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