title: An experimental novel alternative for temporary abdominal closure of the open abdomen: Transfascial continuous tension.
authors.affiliation: From the Divisions of Subspecialty General Surgery (M.M.E.K., J.M.A., C.A.T., D.R.F.), and Trauma, Critical Care, and General Surgery (H.J.S.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: Moustafa M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: El Khatib
authors.forename: Johnathon M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Aho
authors.forename: Cornelius A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Thiels
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Farley
authors.forename: Henry J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Schiller
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000601:surgery*; D058107:Abdominal Wound Closure Techniques; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002102:Cadaver; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D035703:Therapies, Investigational