Open abdomen with vacuum-assisted wound closure and mesh-mediated fascial traction in patients with complicated diffuse secondary peritonitis: A single-center 8-year experience
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001452
Abstract: BACKGROUND Open abdomen (OA) treatment in patients with peritonitis is increasing worldwide. Various temporary abdominal closure devices are being used. This study included patients with complicated diffuse secondary peritonitis, OA, and vacuum-assisted wound closure and… read more here.
Keywords: open abdomen; patients complicated; closure; complicated diffuse ... See more keywords