Is TNP in the open abdomen safe and effective?
Much of the evidence for the use of TNP in the open abdomen comes from data on trauma patients. In view of the potentially severe complications, much greater evidence is needed for its application on patients with abdominal sepsis.
Trevelyan
S L
SL
National Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation Centre, Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK.
Carlson
G L
GL
D034841:Abdominal Cavity / Q000601:surgery*; D019985:Benchmarking; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D012449:Safety; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome