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Ogilvie's method applied to infected wound disruption.

J A Goris

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |September 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Nylon mesh can bridge infected abdominal wall defects when primary closure is impossible. While effective for closure, complications like wound disruption and sinus tracts occurred, with some patients developing incisional hernias.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Innovation
    • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
    • Infectious Disease Management

    Background:

    • Infected abdominal wall defects pose significant challenges for closure.
    • Primary closure is often not feasible due to tension or infection.
    • Alternative methods are needed for abdominal wall reconstruction in complex cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of using nylon mesh for infected abdominal wall closure.
    • To assess complication rates and long-term outcomes associated with this technique.

    Main Methods:

    • Nylon mesh was implanted in 26 patients with infected abdominal walls where primary closure was not possible.
    • Seventy-three meshes were used in total, with skin grafting for definitive closure.
    • Patient outcomes, including complications and hernia development, were monitored.

    Main Results:

    • Major complications included wound disruptions (2 patients) and a sinus tract requiring mesh excision (1 patient).
    • Definitive closure was achieved via skin grafting onto granulation tissue.
    • High mortality was observed, primarily due to underlying conditions; 3 of 13 survivors developed incisional hernias.

    Conclusions:

    • Nylon mesh can be a viable option for bridging infected abdominal wall defects.
    • Careful patient selection and management are crucial due to potential complications.
    • Long-term follow-up is necessary to assess the risk of incisional hernia formation.

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