title: Closure of massive abdominal wall defects: a case report using the abdominal reapproximation anchor (ABRA) system.
abstract: Closure of massive abdominal wounds can be a challenging surgical problem. Presented here is a novel technique for reconstitution of the abdominal wall after severe internal injuries complicated by sepsis required a prolonged period of open abdominal dressing changes. By using an innovative and effective progressive tension band system, the fascial edges could be reapproximated over time allowing primary wound closure. This system is recommended as an effective instrument to accomplish closure of these difficult wounds.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Program, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA.
authors.forename: Roderick M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Urbaniak
authors.forename: Dana K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Khuthaila
authors.forename: Abdullah J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Khalil
authors.forename: Dennis C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Hammond
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D053441:Suture Anchors