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Management of the difficult abdominal closure
J M Saxe1, A M Ledgerwood, C E Lucas
1Department of General Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1993
Summary
Severe injuries like pelvic fractures can cause abdominal swelling, making primary closure difficult. The abdominal wall pack technique offers a safe and effective solution with fewer complications.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Surgical Critical Care
Background:
- Hemorrhagic shock and severe trauma, particularly pelvic fractures, can lead to significant intra-abdominal swelling.
- This swelling often prevents primary closure of the abdominal wall, posing risks to patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the abdominal wall pack technique in managing patients with compromised abdominal wall closure.
- To present an alternative to primary closure in cases of massive abdominal swelling due to trauma.
Main Methods:
- The study advocates for the abdominal wall pack technique.
- This method is presented as a strategy to manage abdominal wall closure challenges in trauma patients.
Main Results:
- Primary abdominal wall closure under tension can lead to severe complications such as respiratory compromise, reduced cardiac output, and increased mortality.
- The abdominal wall pack technique is associated with ease of implementation and a low rate of wound complications.
Conclusions:
- The abdominal wall pack technique is a viable and advantageous method for surgeons facing difficulties in primary abdominal wall closure due to massive swelling in trauma patients.
- This technique helps mitigate the risks associated with tension closure, improving patient outcomes.