Retrospective analysis of a VACM (vacuum-assisted closure and mesh-mediated fascial traction) treatment manual for temporary abdominal wall closure – results of 58 consecutive patients

Retrospective analysis of a VACM (vacuum-assisted closure and mesh-mediated fascial traction) treatment manual for temporary abdominal wall closure – results of 58 consecutive patients

Introduction: The optimal treatment concept for temporary abdominal closure (TAC) in critically ill visceral surgery patients with open abdomen (OA) continues to be unclear. The VACM (vacuum-assisted closure and mesh-mediated fascial traction) therapy seems to permit higher delayed primary fascial c...

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Main Authors: Beltzer, Christian, Eisenächer, Alexander, Badendieck, Steffen, Doll, Dietrich, Küper, Markus, Lenz, Stefan, Krapohl, Björn Dirk
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2016-07-01
Series:GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW
Subjects:
temporary abdominal closure
mesh-mediated fascial traction
fascial closure rate
open abdomen
peritonitis
vacuum-assisted closure
laparostoma
Online Access:http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/iprs/2016-5/iprs000098.shtml

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