Who would benefit from open abdomen in severe acute pancreatitis?—a matched case-control study

Who would benefit from open abdomen in severe acute pancreatitis?—a matched case-control study

Abstract Background Selection of patients for open abdomen (OA) treatment in severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is challenging. Treatment related morbidity and risk of adverse events are high; however, refractory abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is potentially lethal. Factors influencing the decisi...

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Main Authors: Henrik Leonard Husu, Ari Kalevi Leppäniemi, Panu Juhani Mentula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Abdominal compartment syndrome
Abdominal vac
Acute pancreatitis
Circulatory failure
Intra-abdominal hypertension
ICU
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00376-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00376-x

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