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[Vacuum pack technique--a good method for temporal abdominal closure].

Christine Gaarder1, Pål Aksel Naess, Charles William Schwab

  • 1Gastrokirurgisk avdeling, Ullevål universitetssykehus, 0407 Oslo. chga@uus.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|November 10, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The "vac pac" technique provides effective temporary abdominal closure (TAC) for patients at risk of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). This method resulted in no fatalities or complications in a one-year study period.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Context:

  • Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a life-threatening condition resulting from increased intra-abdominal pressure.
  • Surgical decompression is the primary treatment for ACS, often requiring temporary abdominal closure (TAC).

Purpose:

  • To introduce and evaluate the
  • vac pac
  • technique for temporary abdominal closure (TAC).
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of the
  • vac pac
  • method in patients requiring TAC.

Summary:

  • The
  • vac pac
  • technique was used for TAC in five patients, including those with ACS, intestinal edema, and severe trauma.

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  • All patients achieved delayed primary closure within five days.
  • No fatalities or complications were associated with the
  • vac pac
  • method.

    • Impact:

    • The
    • vac pac
    • technique appears to be a safe and effective option for temporary abdominal closure.
    • This method may help prevent complications associated with abdominal compartment syndrome in critically ill patients.