TNP-assisted fascial closure in a patient with acute abdomen and abdominal compartment syndrome
S Gourgiotis1, C Villias, C Benetatos
1Second Surgical Department, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Greece. drsgourgiotis@tiscali.co.uk
Journal of Wound Care
|May 8, 2009
Abstract:
Topical negative pressure was applied to prevent abdominal compartment syndrome in a patient following surgery for an acute abdomen. It delayed fascial closure, protected the underlying bowel and facilitated abdominal re-entry.
