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  • Surgical management
  • Critical care medicine
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Burst abdomen presents significant management challenges, often complicated by comorbidities.
  • Intra-abdominal sepsis and pregnancy introduce further complexity, including ethical considerations for both mother and fetus.
  • Limited existing literature necessitates a structured approach to these rare cases.

Observation:

  • The co-morbidities associated with burst abdomen complicate its management.
  • The presence of intra-abdominal sepsis and pregnancy escalates the difficulty and ethical dilemmas.
  • Existing literature is sparse, highlighting a need for a defined management strategy.

Findings:

  • A novel management algorithm is proposed to address the complexities of burst abdomen in pregnancy with intra-abdominal sepsis.
  • The algorithm emphasizes a systematic approach to decision-making in these critical cases.
  • Prioritization of maternal condition optimization is central to the proposed management strategy.

Implications:

  • This algorithm provides a framework for clinicians facing rare and complex surgical emergencies in pregnant patients.
  • It aims to guide ethical and effective management, balancing maternal and fetal well-being.
  • Further research and clinical validation of the proposed algorithm are warranted.