Stapled marlex mesh abdominal closure for repeat laparotomy in pancreatic disease

A series of seven cases of severe pancreatic disease have been managed by repeat laparotomy for debridement of necrotizing pancreatitis, drainage of abscesses or control of haemorrhage with stapled marlex mesh closure of the abdominal wall. The use of a stapled marlex mesh at first laparotomy provides for safe, expedient relaparotomy until sepsis or haemorrhage is controlled.