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[Packing: current concepts of "life-saving" surgery].

F Stagnitti1, M Mongardini, F Schillaci

  • 1Istituto di Clinica Chirurgia d'Urgenza e Pronto Soccorso, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.

Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|December 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Abdominal packing is a critical damage control surgery technique for severe trauma. This method offers a 60% median survival rate, outperforming immediate surgical repair in complex cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care

Context:

  • Abdominal packing is a key component of damage control surgery for severe abdominal injuries.
  • It involves temporary hemorrhage control using abdominal packs, with options for general or organ-specific techniques.

Purpose:

  • To review the indications, evolution, timing, and outcomes of abdominal packing in managing severe abdominal trauma.
  • To analyze the effectiveness and complications associated with abdominal packing.

Summary:

  • Abdominal packing is indicated for uncontrollable hemorrhage, especially with metabolic derangements (hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy).
  • The technique achieves a median survival rate of 60%, surpassing immediate surgical repair.
  • Complications include bleeding from underpacking and remote sepsis or abdominal compartment syndrome from overpacking.

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Impact:

  • Abdominal packing significantly improves survival rates in exsanguinating trauma patients.
  • Understanding optimal indications and techniques can reduce immediate and remote complications.
  • This approach is vital for managing complex abdominal injuries where immediate repair is not feasible.