Strategier for det åbne abdomen

Translated title of the contribution: Strategies for open abdomen

Thomas Korgaard Jensen, Jakob Burcharth

Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

7 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

This is a review of temporary abdominal closure (TAC) strategies are necessary in cases where definitive surgery is not possible. Indications for TAC include damage control due to unstable physiology, the need for a second look, or lacking technical possibility for fascial closure. The superior method of TAC is vacuum-assisted closure (VAC), with or without a traction mesh. All TAC strategies, including VAC, are associated with an increased number of surgical procedures, increased risk of complications, and prolonged length of stay. TAC should be limited to selected patients and performed by senior surgeons.

Translated title of the contributionStrategies for open abdomen
Original languageDanish
Article numberV08210640
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume184
Issue number4
Number of pages9
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Cite this