Ari Leppäniemi Managing the open abdomen
Ari Leppäniemi Managing the open abdomen
Ari Leppäniemi Managing the open abdomen
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Short- and dlong term aims in <strong>open</strong><br />
<strong>abdomen</strong><br />
- short-term aims (temporary abdominal closure)<br />
- close <strong>the</strong> “catabolic drain” of <strong>the</strong> <strong>open</strong> <strong>abdomen</strong><br />
- protect <strong>the</strong> viscera, prevent/manage fistulas<br />
- prevent bowel and fascial adherence<br />
- enable future fascial (and skin) closure<br />
- long-term aims<br />
- intact skin cover<br />
- fascial closure at midline, if possible<br />
- good functional outcome<br />
- no pain, good cosmetic result
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