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[Infected abdominal wall and burst abdomen].

G M Fleischer1, A Rennert, M Rühmer

  • 1Chirurgische Klinik der Vogtlandklinikum Plauen GmbH, Plauen.

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|September 15, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Deep wound infections and abdominal wall ruptures are serious laparotomy complications. Prompt surgical intervention, including debridement and early fascial closure, is crucial for managing these dangerous post-operative events.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Complications
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Deep wound infections and abdominal wall ruptures are significant post-laparotomy complications.
  • While subcutaneous infections are manageable, deep incisional infections often stem from intra-abdominal issues.
  • Abdominal wall rupture, though less frequent (1%), carries a high mortality rate (15-45%).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline standard operational measures for managing deep abdominal wound infections and ruptures.
  • To emphasize the critical need for emergency operative intervention in these cases.
  • To highlight the link between these complications and incisional hernia development.

Main Methods:

  • Standard surgical procedures include debridement of necrotic tissue and early fascial closure.
  • Careful re-exploration of the intra-abdominal site is essential for deep infections.

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  • Management strategies for abdominal wall rupture involve emergency operation and techniques like mass closure.

    • Main Results:

    • Deep incisional infections require specific management beyond simple wound treatment.
    • Abdominal wall rupture necessitates emergency surgery, with repeated closure possible in about half of cases.
    • Both deep infections and ruptures are key factors in the development of incisional hernias.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of deep wound infections and abdominal wall ruptures is vital to reduce morbidity and mortality.
    • Standardized surgical approaches combined with individualized treatment are necessary.
    • Preventing incisional hernias is linked to the successful resolution of these acute complications.