title: Planned re-laparotomy and the need for optimization of physiology and immunology.
abstract: Planned re-laparotomy or damage control laparotomy (DCL), first described by Dr. Harlan Stone in 1983, has become a widely utilized technique in a broad range of patients and operative situations. Studies have validated the use of DCL by demonstrating decreased mortality and morbidity in trauma, general surgery and abdominal vascular catastrophes. Indications for planned re-laparotomy include severe physiologic derangements, coagulopathy, concern for bowel ischemia, and abdominal compartment syndrome. The immunology of DCL patients is not well described in humans, but promising animal studies suggest a benefit from the open abdomen (OA) and several human trials on this subject are currently underway. Optimal critical care of patients with OA's, including sedation, paralysis, nutrition, antimicrobial and fluid management strategies have been associated with improved closure rates and recovery.
authors.affiliation: Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Burns, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, 200 W. Arbor Dr. #8896, San Diego, CA, 92103-8896, USA. lkobayashi@ucsd.edu.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kobayashi
authors.affiliation: Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Burns, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, 200 W. Arbor Dr. #8896, San Diego, CA, 92103-8896, USA. rcoimbra@ucsd.edu.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Coimbra
keywords: Damage control laparotomy; Open abdomen; Re-laparotomy
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