TNP-assisted fascial closure in a patient with acute abdomen and abdominal compartment syndrome.
Topical negative pressure was applied to prevent abdominal compartment syndrome in a patient following surgery for an acute abdomen. It delayed fascial closure, protected the underlying bowel and facilitated abdominal re-entry.
Second Surgical Department, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Greece. drsgourgiotis@tiscali.co.uk
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Gourgiotis
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Villias
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Benetatos
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Tsakiris
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Parisis
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Aloizos
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Salemis
D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D034841:Abdominal Cavity; D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing