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Ooya Y, Takahira S. Use of ABTHERA™ for an extensive abdominal wall defect caused by entrapment in a noodle stirring machine: a case report. Trauma Case Rep 2024; 52:101058. [PMID: 38957173 PMCID: PMC11217742 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2024.101058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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An extensive abdominal wall defect is rare but severe trauma. Here, we have described the case of a male patient in his 20s who sustained extensive abdominal wall injury and intra-abdominal organ damage after being caught in a noodle stirring machine. We used ABTHERA as a substitute for a defective abdominal wall, achieved open abdominal management and temporary closure of a wide abdominal wall defect, and performed staged reconstruction surgery.
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- Yoshitaka Ooya
- Department of Trauma and Emergency Acute Medicine, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama-Pref, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Acute Medicine, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama-Pref, Japan
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Zahid MJ, Hussain M, Kumar D, Hamza M, Zeb Jan SA, Safdar H, Ajith JK, Prakarsh I, Awuah WA. A descriptive analysis of skin-only closure and Bogota bag techniques for achieving complete fascial closure in damage control abdominal surgery. BMC Surg 2024; 24:192. [PMID: 38902655 PMCID: PMC11188270 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02484-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Temporary abdominal closure (TAC) techniques are essential in managing open abdomen cases, particularly in damage control surgery. Skin-only closure (SC) and Bogota bag closure (BBC) are commonly used methods for TAC, but their comparative effectiveness in achieving primary fascial closure (PFC) remains unclear. The objective of this study was to evaluate the rates of PFC between patients undergoing SC and BBC techniques for TAC in peritonitis or abdominal trauma cases at a tertiary care hospital. METHODS A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Surgical A Unit of Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, from January 2022 to July 2023. Approval was obtained from the institutional review board, and patient consent was secured for data use. Patients undergoing temporary abdominal closure using either skin-only or Bogota bag techniques were included. Exclusions comprised patients younger than 15 or older than 75 years, those with multiple abdominal wall incisions, and those with prior abdominal surgeries. Data analysis utilized SPSS version 25. The study aimed to assess outcomes following damage control surgery, focusing on primary fascial closure rates and associated factors. Closure techniques (skin-only and Bogota bag) were chosen based on institutional protocols and clinical context. Indications for damage control surgery (DCS) included traumatic and non-traumatic emergencies. Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) was measured using standardized methods. Patients were divided into SC and BBC groups for comparison. Criteria for reoperation and primary fascial closure were established, with timing and technique determined based on clinical assessment and multidisciplinary team collaboration. The decision to leave patients open during the index operation followed damage control surgery principles. RESULTS A total of 193 patients were included in this study, with 59.0% undergoing skin-only closure (SC) and 41.0% receiving Bogota bag closure (BBC). Patients exhibited similar demographic characteristics across cohorts, with a majority being male (73.1%) and experiencing acute abdomen of non-traumatic origin (58.0%). Among the reasons for leaving the abdomen open, severe intra-abdominal sepsis affected 51.3% of patients, while 42.0% experienced hemodynamic instability. Patients who received SC had significantly higher rates of primary fascial closure (PFC) compared to BBC (85.1% vs. 65.8%, p = 0.04), with lower rates of fascial dehiscence (1.7% vs. 7.6%, p = 0.052) and wound infections (p = 0.010). Multivariate regression analysis showed SC was associated with a higher likelihood of achieving PFC compared to BBC (adjusted OR = 1.7, 95% CI: 1.3-3.8, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION In patients with peritonitis or abdominal trauma, SC demonstrated higher rates of PFC compared to BBC for TAC in our study population. However, further studies are warranted to validate these results and explore the long-term outcomes associated with different TAC techniques.
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- Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls, Karachi, Pakistan
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Pepe G, Chiarello MM, Bianchi V, Fico V, Altieri G, Tedesco S, Tropeano G, Molica P, Di Grezia M, Brisinda G. Entero-Cutaneous and Entero-Atmospheric Fistulas: Insights into Management Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1279. [PMID: 38592102 PMCID: PMC10932196 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Enteric fistulas are a common problem in gastrointestinal tract surgery and remain associated with significant mortality rates, due to complications such as sepsis, malnutrition, and electrolyte imbalance. The increasingly widespread use of open abdomen techniques for the initial treatment of abdominal sepsis and trauma has led to the observation of so-called entero-atmospheric fistulas. Because of their clinical complexity, the proper management of enteric fistula requires a multidisciplinary team. The main goal of the treatment is the closure of enteric fistula, but also mortality reduction and improvement of patients' quality of life are fundamental. Successful management of patients with enteric fistula requires the establishment of controlled drainage, management of sepsis, prevention of fluid and electrolyte depletion, protection of the skin, and provision of adequate nutrition. Many of these fistulas will heal spontaneously within 4 to 6 weeks of conservative management. If closure is not accomplished after this time point, surgery is indicated. Despite advances in perioperative care and nutritional support, the mortality remains in the range of 15 to 30%. In more recent years, the use of negative pressure wound therapy for the resolution of enteric fistulas improved the outcomes, so patients can be successfully treated with a non-operative approach. In this review, our intent is to highlight the most important aspects of negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of patients with enterocutaneous or entero-atmospheric fistulas.
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- Gilda Pepe
- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- General Surgery Operative Unit, Department of Surgery, Provincial Health Authority, 87100 Cosenza, Italy;
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine “Agostino Gemelli”, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
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De Waele JJ, Coccolini F, Lagunes L, Maseda E, Rausei S, Rubio-Perez I, Theodorakopoulou M, Arvanti K. Optimized Treatment of Nosocomial Peritonitis. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1711. [PMID: 38136745 PMCID: PMC10740749 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12121711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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This comprehensive review aims to provide a practical guide for intensivists, focusing on enhancing patient care associated with nosocomial peritonitis (NP). It explores the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of NP, a significant contributor to the mortality of surgical patients worldwide. NP is, per definition, a hospital-acquired condition and a consequence of gastrointestinal surgery or a complication of other diseases. NP, one of the most prevalent causes of sepsis in surgical Intensive Care Units (ICUs), is often associated with multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria and high mortality rates. Early clinical suspicion and the utilization of various diagnostic tools like biomarkers and imaging are of great importance. Microbiology is often complex, with antimicrobial resistance escalating in many parts of the world. Fungal peritonitis and its risk factors, diagnostic hurdles, and effective management approaches are particularly relevant in patients with NP. Contemporary antimicrobial strategies for treating NP are discussed, including drug resistance challenges and empirical antibiotic regimens. The importance of source control in intra-abdominal infection management, including surgical and non-surgical interventions, is also emphasized. A deeper exploration into the role of open abdomen treatment as a potential option for selected patients is proposed, indicating an area for further investigation. This review underscores the need for more research to advance the best treatment strategies for NP.
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- Jan J. De Waele
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Pisa University Hospital, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca CRIPS, 08035 Barcelona, Spain;
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosi, 78210 San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Hospital Quironsalud Valle del Henares, 28850 Madrid, Spain;
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Cittiglio-Angera Hospital, ASST SetteLaghi, 21100 Varese, Italy;
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research (Idipaz), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- 1st Department of Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Services, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Evangelismos Hospital, 10675 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Papageorgiou Hospital, 54646 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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Risinger WB, Smith JW. Damage control surgery in emergency general surgery: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2023; 95:770-779. [PMID: 37439768 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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ABSTRACT Damage-control surgery (DCS) is a strategy adopted to limit initial operative interventions in the unstable surgical patient, delaying definitive repairs and abdominal wall closure until physiologic parameters have improved. Although this concept of "physiology over anatomy" was initially described in the management of severely injured trauma patients, the approaches of DCS have become common in the management of nontraumatic intra-abdominal emergencies.While the utilization of damage-control methods in emergency general surgery (EGS) is controversial, numerous studies have demonstrated improved outcomes, making DCS an essential technique for all acute care surgeons. Following a brief history of DCS and its indications in the EGS patient, the phases of DCS will be discussed including an in-depth review of preoperative resuscitation, techniques for intra-abdominal source control, temporary abdominal closure, intensive care unit (ICU) management of the open abdomen, and strategies to improve abdominal wall closure.
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- William B Risinger
- From the Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
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Roberts DJ, Leppäniemi A, Tolonen M, Mentula P, Björck M, Kirkpatrick AW, Sugrue M, Pereira BM, Petersson U, Coccolini F, Latifi R. The open abdomen in trauma, acute care, and vascular and endovascular surgery: comprehensive, expert, narrative review. BJS Open 2023; 7:zrad084. [PMID: 37882630 PMCID: PMC10601091 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrad084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The open abdomen is an innovation that greatly improved surgical understanding of damage control, temporary abdominal closure, staged abdominal reconstruction, viscera and enteric fistula care, and abdominal wall reconstruction. This article provides an evidence-informed, expert, comprehensive narrative review of the open abdomen in trauma, acute care, and vascular and endovascular surgery. METHODS A group of 12 international trauma, acute care, and vascular and endovascular surgery experts were invited to review current literature and important concepts surrounding the open abdomen. RESULTS The open abdomen may be classified using validated systems developed by a working group in 2009 and modified by the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome-The Abdominal Compartment Society in 2013. It may be indicated in major trauma, intra-abdominal sepsis, vascular surgical emergencies, and severe acute pancreatitis; to facilitate second look laparotomy or avoid or treat abdominal compartment syndrome; and when the abdominal wall cannot be safely closed. Temporary abdominal closure and staged abdominal reconstruction methods include a mesh/sheet, transabdominal wall dynamic fascial traction, negative pressure wound therapy, and hybrid negative pressure wound therapy and dynamic fascial traction. This last method likely has the highest primary fascial closure rates. Direct peritoneal resuscitation is currently an experimental strategy developed to improve primary fascial closure rates and reduce complications in those with an open abdomen. Primary fascial closure rates may be improved by early return to the operating room; limiting use of crystalloid fluids during the surgical interval; and preventing and/or treating intra-abdominal hypertension, enteric fistulae, and intra-abdominal collections after surgery. The majority of failures of primary fascial closure and enteroatmospheric fistula formation may be prevented using effective temporary abdominal closure techniques, providing appropriate resuscitation fluids and nutritional support, and closing the abdomen as early as possible. CONCLUSION Subsequent stages of the innovation of the open abdomen will likely involve the design and conduct of prospective studies to evaluate appropriate indications for its use and effectiveness and safety of the above components of open abdomen management.
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- Derek J Roberts
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- TeleMentored Ultrasound Supported Medical Interventions (TMUSMI) Research Group, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Departments of Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery Letterkenny, University Hospital Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Masters Program in Health Applied Sciences, Vassouras University, Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Surgery, Campinas Holy House General Surgery Residency Program Director, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York, USA
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Heo Y, Kim DH. The temporary abdominal closure techniques used for trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Surg Treat Res 2023; 104:237-247. [PMID: 37051156 PMCID: PMC10083346 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2023.104.4.237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Purpose The choice of temporary abdominal closure (TAC) method affects the prognosis of trauma patients. Previous studies on TAC are challenging to extrapolate due to data heterogeneity. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and comparison of various TAC techniques. Methods We accessed web-based databases for studies on the clinical outcomes of TAC techniques. Recognized techniques, including negative-pressure wound therapy with or without continuous fascial traction, skin tension, meshes, Bogota bags, and Wittman patches, were classified via a method of closure such as skin-only closure vs. patch closure vs. vacuum closure; and via dynamics of treatment like static therapy (ST) vs. dynamic therapy (DT). Study endpoints included in-hospital mortality, definitive fascial closure (DFC) rate, and incidence of intraabdominal complications. Results Among 1,065 identified studies, 37 papers comprising 2,582 trauma patients met the inclusion criteria. The vacuum closure group showed the lowest mortality (13%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 6%-19%) and a moderate DFC rate (74%; 95% CI, 67%-82%). The skin-only closure group showed the highest mortality (35%; 95% CI, 7%-63%) and the highest DFC rate (96%; 95% CI, 93%-99%). In the second group analysis, DT showed better outcomes than ST for all endpoints. Conclusion Vacuum closure was favorable in terms of in-hospital mortality, ventral hernia, and peritoneal abscess. Skin-only closure might be an alternative TAC method in carefully selected groups. DT may provide the best results; however, further studies are needed.
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- Yoonjung Heo
- Department of Medicine, Dankook University Graduate School, Cheonan, Korea
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Trauma Center, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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Goetz M, Jurczyk M, Grothues D, Knoppke B, Junger H, Melter M, Schlitt HJ, Brunner SM, Brennfleck FW. Biological abdominal wall expansion in pediatric liver recipients after transplantation with large-for-size organs. Pediatr Transplant 2023; 27:e14405. [PMID: 36201376 DOI: 10.1111/petr.14405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND After pediatric split liver transplantation, intra-abdominal loss of domain due to large-for-size left lateral grafts is a frequent problem for fascial closure and potentially leads to reduced liver perfusion and abdominal compartment syndrome. Therefore, delayed fascial closure with the use of temporary silastic meshes and reoperation or alternative fascial bridging procedures are necessary. METHODS Between March 2019 and October 2021, biologic meshes were used for abdominal wall expansion in 6 cases of pediatric split liver transplantation. These cases were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS One male and 5 female children with median age of 6 months (range: 0-57 months) and weight of 6 kg (range: 3.5-22 kg) received a large-for-size left lateral graft. Graft-to-recipient weight ratio (GRWR) was 4.8% (range: 1.5%-8.5%) in median. Biologic mesh implantation for abdominal wall expansion was done in median 7 days (range: 3-11 days) after transplantation when signs of abdominal compartment syndrome with portal vein thrombosis in 3 and of the liver artery in 1 case occurred. In 2 cases, bovine acellular collagen matrix and 4 cases ovine reinforced tissue matrix was used. Median follow-up was 12.5 months (range: 4-28 months) and showed good liver perfusion by sonography and normal corporal development without signs of ventral hernia. One patient died because of fulminant graft rejection and emergency re-transplantation 11 months after the initial transplantation. CONCLUSIONS Biologic meshes can be used as safe method for abdominal wall expansion to achieve fascial closure in large-for-size liver transplant recipients. Usage for primary fascial closure can be considered in selected patients.
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- Markus Goetz
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO), University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO), University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO), University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Mahoney EJ, Bugaev N, Appelbaum R, Goldenberg-Sandau A, Baltazar GA, Posluszny J, Dultz L, Kartiko S, Kasotakis G, Como J, Klein E. Management of the open abdomen: A systematic review with meta-analysis and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2022; 93:e110-e118. [PMID: 35546420 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple techniques describe the management of the open abdomen (OA) and restoration of abdominal wall integrity after damage-control laparotomy (DCL). It is unclear which operative technique provides the best method of achieving primary myofascial closure at the index hospitalization. METHODS A writing group from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature regarding OA management strategies in the adult population after DCL. The group sought to understand if fascial traction techniques or techniques to reduce visceral edema improved the outcomes in these patients. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology was utilized, meta-analyses were performed, and an evidence profile was generated. RESULTS Nineteen studies met inclusion criteria. Overall, the use of fascial traction techniques was associated with improved primary myofascial closure during the index admission (relative risk, 0.32) and fewer hernias (relative risk, 0.11.) The use of fascial traction techniques did not increase the risk of enterocutaneous fistula formation nor mortality. Techniques to reduce visceral edema may improve the rate of closure; however, these studies were very limited and suffered significant heterogeneity. CONCLUSION We conditionally recommend the use of a fascial traction system over routine care when treating a patient with an OA after DCL. This recommendation is based on the benefit of improved primary myofascial closure without worsening mortality or enterocutaneous fistula formation. We are unable to make any recommendations regarding techniques to reduce visceral edema. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis; Level IV.
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- Eric J Mahoney
- From the Tufts Medical Center (E.J.M, N.B.), Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts; Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (R.A.) Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Cooper University Hospital (A.G.-S.), Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Camden, New Jersey; NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island (G.A.B.), Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mineola, New York; Northwestern Memorial Hospital (J.P.), Division of Trauma and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Chicago, Illinois; University of Texas Southwestern (L.D.), Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dallas, Texas; The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences (S.K.), Center of Trauma and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Washington, District of Columbia; Duke University Medical Center (G.K.), Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Durham, North Carolina; MetroHealth Medical Center (J.C.), Cleveland, Ohio; and Northwell Health-North Shore University Hospital (E.K.) Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Great Neck, New York
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Cheng Y, Wang K, Gong J, Liu Z, Gong J, Zeng Z, Wang X. Negative pressure wound therapy for managing the open abdomen in non-trauma patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 5:CD013710. [PMID: 35514120 PMCID: PMC9073087 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013710.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Management of the open abdomen is a considerable burden for patients and healthcare professionals. Various temporary abdominal closure techniques have been suggested for managing the open abdomen. In recent years, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been used in some centres for the treatment of non-trauma patients with an open abdomen; however, its effectiveness is uncertain. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) on primary fascial closure for managing the open abdomen in non-trauma patients in any care setting. SEARCH METHODS In October 2021 we searched the Cochrane Wounds Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, and CINAHL EBSCO Plus. To identify additional studies, we also searched clinical trials registries for ongoing and unpublished studies, and scanned reference lists of relevant included studies as well as reviews, meta-analyses, and health technology reports. There were no restrictions with respect to language, date of publication, or study setting. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared NPWT with any other type of temporary abdominal closure (e.g. Bogota bag, Wittmann patch) in non-trauma patients with open abdomen in any care setting. We also included RCTs that compared different types of NPWT systems for managing the open abdomen in non-trauma patients. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently performed the study selection process, risk of bias assessment, data extraction, and GRADE assessment of the certainty of evidence. MAIN RESULTS We included two studies, involving 74 adults with open abdomen associated with various conditions, predominantly severe peritonitis (N = 55). The mean age of the participants was 52.8 years; the mean proportion of women was 39.2%. Both RCTs were carried out in single centres and were at high risk of bias. Negative pressure wound therapy versus Bogota bag We included one study (40 participants) comparing NPWT with Bogota bag. We are uncertain whether NPWT reduces time to primary fascial closure of the abdomen (NPWT: 16.9 days versus Bogota bag: 20.5 days (mean difference (MD) -3.60 days, 95% confidence interval (CI) -8.16 to 0.96); very low-certainty evidence) or adverse events (fistulae formation, NPWT: 10% versus Bogota: 5% (risk ratio (RR) 2.00, 95% CI 0.20 to 20.33); very low-certainty evidence) compared with the Bogota bag. We are also uncertain whether NPWT reduces all-cause mortality (NPWT: 25% versus Bogota bag: 35% (RR 0.71, 95% CI 0.27 to 1.88); very low-certainty evidence) or length of hospital stay compared with the Bogota bag (NPWT mean: 28.5 days versus Bogota bag mean: 27.4 days (MD 1.10 days, 95% CI -13.39 to 15.59); very low-certainty evidence). The study did not report the proportion of participants with successful primary fascial closure of the abdomen, participant health-related quality of life, reoperation rate, wound infection, or pain. Negative pressure wound therapy versus any other type of temporary abdominal closure There were no randomised controlled trials comparing NPWT with any other type of temporary abdominal closure. Comparison of different negative pressure wound therapy devices We included one study (34 participants) comparing different types of NPWT systems (Suprasorb CNP system versus ABThera system). We are uncertain whether the Suprasorb CNP system increases the proportion of participants with successful primary fascial closure of the abdomen compared with the ABThera system (Suprasorb CNP system: 88.2% versus ABThera system: 70.6% (RR 0.80, 95% CI 0.56 to 1.14); very low-certainty evidence). We are also uncertain whether the Suprasorb CNP system reduces adverse events (fistulae formation, Suprasorb CNP system: 0% versus ABThera system: 23.5% (RR 0.11, 95% CI 0.01 to 1.92); very low-certainty evidence), all-cause mortality (Suprasorb CNP system: 5.9% versus ABThera system: 17.6% (RR 0.33, 95% CI 0.04 to 2.89); very low-certainty evidence), or reoperation rate compared with the ABThera system (Suprasorb CNP system: 100% versus ABThera system: 100% (RR 1.00, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.12); very low-certainty evidence). The study did not report the time to primary fascial closure of the abdomen, participant health-related quality of life, length of hospital stay, wound infection, or pain. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Based on the available trial data, we are uncertain whether NPWT has any benefit in primary fascial closure of the abdomen, adverse events (fistulae formation), all-cause mortality, or length of hospital stay compared with the Bogota bag. We are also uncertain whether the Suprasorb CNP system has any benefit in primary fascial closure of the abdomen, adverse events, all-cause mortality, or reoperation rate compared with the ABThera system. Further research evaluating these outcomes as well as participant health-related quality of life, wound infection, and pain outcomes is required. We will update this review when data from the large studies that are currently ongoing are available.
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- Yao Cheng
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Abdominal compartment syndrome: an often overlooked cause of acute kidney injury. J Nephrol 2022; 35:1595-1603. [PMID: 35380354 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-022-01314-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is defined as any organ dysfunction caused by intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH), referred as intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) ≥ 12 mm Hg according to the World Society of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. Abdominal compartment syndrome develops in most cases when IAP rises above 20 mmHg. Abdominal compartment syndrome, while being a treatable and even preventable condition if detected early in the stage of intra-abdominal hypertension, is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality if diagnosis is delayed: therefore, early detection is essential. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common comorbidity, affecting approximately one in every five hospitalized patients, with a higher incidence in surgical patients. AKI in response to intra-abdominal hypertension develops as a result of a decline in cardiac output and compression of the renal vasculature and renal parenchyma. In spite of the high incidence of intra-abdominal hypertension, especially in surgical patients, its potential role in the pathophysiology of AKI has been investigated in very few clinical studies and is commonly overlooked in clinical practice despite being potentially treatable and reversible. Aim of the present review is to illustrate the current evidence on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapy of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in the context of AKI.
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Tanahashi Y, Sato H, Kawakami A, Sasaki S, Nishinari Y, Ishida K, Kojika M, Endo S, Inoue Y, Sasaki A. Difference between delayed anastomosis and early anastomosis in damage control laparotomy affecting the infusion volume and NPWT output volume: is infusion restriction necessary in delayed anastomosis? A single-center retrospective analysis. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2022; 7:e000860. [PMID: 35340705 PMCID: PMC8905971 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2021-000860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objectives During temporary abdominal closure (TAC) with damage control laparotomy (DCL), infusion volume and negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) output volume are associated with the success and prognosis of primary fascial closure. The same may also hold true for anastomosis. The aim of this research is to evaluate whether the difference between early anastomosis and delayed anastomosis in DCL is related to infusion volume and NPWT output volume. Methods This single-center retrospective analysis targeted patients managed with TAC during emergency surgery for trauma or intra-abdominal sepsis between January 2011 and December 2019. It included patients who underwent repair/anastomosis/colostomy in the first surgery and patients who underwent intestinal resection in the first surgery followed by delayed anastomosis with no intestinal continuity. Results Seventy-three patients were managed with TAC using NPWT, including 19 cases of repair, 17 of colostomy, and 37 of anastomosis. In 16 patients (trauma 5, sepsis 11) with early anastomosis and 21 patients (trauma 16, sepsis 5) with delayed anastomosis, there was no difference in the infusion volume (p=0.2318) or NPWT output volume (p=0.7128) 48 hours after surgery. Additionally, there was no difference in the occurrence of suture failure (p=0.8428). During the second-look surgery after 48 hours, the anastomosis was further postponed for 48% of the patients who underwent delayed anastomosis. There was no difference in the infusion volume (p=0.0783) up to the second-look surgery between the patients whose delayed anastomosis was postponed and those who underwent delayed anastomosis, but there was a tendency toward a large NPWT output volume (p=0.024) in the postponed delayed anastomosis group. Conclusion Delayed anastomosis may be managed with the same infusion volume as that used for early anastomosis. There is also the option of postponing anastomosis if the planned delayed anastomosis is complicated. Level of evidence Therapeutic/Care Management, Level IV.
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- Yohta Tanahashi
- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan.,Department of Critical Care Medicine, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan.,Morioka Yuai Hospital, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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Successful multidisciplinary management of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Clin J Gastroenterol 2021; 15:146-150. [PMID: 34845584 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-021-01562-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare connective tissue disease with a high risk of severe complications. Because of these complications, the median life expectancy for patients with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is estimated at 48 years. However, the optimal management of these complications remains unclear. A 25-year-old man with abdominal pain was transported to our hospital by ambulance. He had undergone Hartmann's operation at 22 years of age for a first-time colonic perforation. At that time, a genetic test revealed germline variants in COL3A1, which encodes type III procollagen; therefore, the patient was diagnosed with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. When the patient presented to our hospital, we suspected another colonic perforation and thus performed an emergency operation. Open abdominal management, transcatheter arterial embolization, and negative-pressure wound therapy were performed as life-saving measures. Notably, these procedures should initially be avoided in patients with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome because of tissue fragility. Open abdominal management, transcatheter arterial embolization, and negative-pressure wound therapy may be useful for patients with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome who develop panperitonitis and massive intra-abdominal bleeding.
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Willms A, Güsgen C, Schwab R, Lefering R, Schaaf S, Lock J, Kollig E, Jänig C, Bieler D. Status quo of the use of DCS concepts and outcome with focus on blunt abdominal trauma : A registry-based analysis from the TraumaRegister DGU®. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 407:805-817. [PMID: 34611749 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02344-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Damage control surgery (DCS) is a standardized treatment concept in severe abdominal injury. Despite its evident advantages, DCS bears the risk of substantial morbidity and mortality, due to open abdomen therapy (OAT). Thus, identifying the suitable patients for that approach is of utmost importance. Furthermore, little is known about the use of DCS and the related outcome, especially in blunt abdominal trauma. METHODS Patients recorded in the TraumaRegister DGU® from 2008 to 2017, and with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) ≥ 9 and an abdominal injury with an Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score ≥ 3 were included in that registry-based analysis. Patients with DCS and temporary abdominal closure (TAC) were compared with patients who were treated with a laparotomy and primary closure (non-DCS) and those who did receive non-operative management (NOM). Following descriptive analysis, a matched-pairs study was conducted to evaluate differences and outcomes between DCS and non-DCS group. Matching criteria were age, abdominal trauma severity, and hemodynamical instability at the scene. RESULTS The injury mechanism was predominantly blunt (87.1%). Of the 8226 patients included, 2351 received NOM, 5011 underwent laparotomy and primary abdominal closure (non-DCS), and 864 were managed with DCS. Thus, 785 patient pairs were analysed. The rate of hepatic injuries AIS > 3 differed between the groups (DCS 50.3% vs. non-DCS 18.1%). DCS patients had a higher ISS (p = 0.023), required more significant volumes of fluids, more catecholamines, and transfusions (p < 0.001). More DCS patients were in shock at the accident scene (p = 0.022). DCS patients had a higher number of severe hepatic (AIS score ≥ 3) and gastrointestinal injuries and more vascular injuries. Most severe abdominal injuries in non-DCS patients were splenic injuries (AIS, 4 and 5) (52.1% versus 37.9%, p = 0.004). CONCLUSION DCS is a strategy used in unstable trauma patients, severe hepatic, gastrointestinal, multiple abdominal injuries, and mass transfusions. The expected survival rates were achieved in such extreme trauma situations.
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- Arnulf Willms
- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, German Armed Forces Central Hospital of Koblenz, Rübenacher Str. 170, 56072, Koblenz, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, German Armed Forces Central Hospital of Koblenz, Rübenacher Str. 170, 56072, Koblenz, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, German Armed Forces Central Hospital of Koblenz, Rübenacher Str. 170, 56072, Koblenz, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, German Armed Forces Central Hospital of Koblenz, Rübenacher Str. 170, 56072, Koblenz, Germany
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- Department of General, Transplantation, Vascular and Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Würzburg, VisceralWürzburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Burn Medicine, German Armed Forces Central Hospital, Koblenz, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, German Armed Forces Central Hospital, Koblenz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Burn Medicine, German Armed Forces Central Hospital, Koblenz, Germany.,Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Heinrich Heine University Medical School, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Milne DM, Rambhajan A, Ramsingh J, Cawich SO, Naraynsingh V. Managing the Open Abdomen in Damage Control Surgery: Should Skin-Only Closure be Abandoned? Cureus 2021; 13:e15489. [PMID: 34268021 PMCID: PMC8261903 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.15489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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During damage control laparotomy, surgery is abbreviated to allow for the correction of physiologic disturbances, with a plan to return to the operating theatre for definitive surgical repair. Re-entry into the abdomen is facilitated by temporary abdominal closure (TAC). Skin-only closure is one of the many techniques described for TAC Numerous sources advise against the use of this technique because of the risk of complications. This case report describes the use of skin-only closure during a damage control laparotomy. We reviewed the literature surrounding the various options for TAC to elucidate the potential role of skin-only closure after damage control laparotomy.
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- David M Milne
- General Surgery, General Hospital Port of Spain, Port of Spain, TTO
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- General Surgery, General Hospital Port of Spain, Port of Spain, TTO
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- General Surgery, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR
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- Surgery, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Clinical Surgical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO.,Surgery, Medical Associates Hospital, St. Joseph, TTO
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Skelhorne-Gross G, Nantais J, Ditkofsky N, Gomez D. Massive traumatic abdominal wall hernia with significant tissue loss: challenges in management. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/5/e242609. [PMID: 33952570 PMCID: PMC8103389 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-242609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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A 41-year-old woman presented to our trauma centre following a high-speed motor vehicle collision with a seatbelt pattern of injury resulting in extensive rupture of her abdominal wall musculature and associated hollow viscus injuries. The abdominal wall had vertical separation between transected rectus, bilateral transverse abdominis and oblique muscles allowing evisceration of small and large bowel into the flanks without skin rupture. Intraoperatively, extensive liquefaction and tissue loss of the abdominal wall was found with significant retraction of the remaining musculature. Initial operative management focused on repair of concomitant intra-abdominal injuries with definitive repair performed in delayed, preplanned stages including bridging with absorbable mesh and placement of an overlying split-thickness skin graft. The patient was discharged from hospital and underwent extensive rehabilitation. One year later, the abdominal wall was definitively repaired with components separation and biological mesh underlay. This stepwise repair process provided her with a robust and enduring abdominal wall reconstruction.
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- Graham Skelhorne-Gross
- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Emergency, Trauma and Acute Care Imaging, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Leon M, Chavez L, Surani S. Abdominal compartment syndrome among surgical patients. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13:330-339. [PMID: 33968300 PMCID: PMC8069070 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i4.330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) develops when organ failure arises secondary to an increase in intraabdominal pressure. The abdominal pressure is determined by multiple factors such as blood pressure, abdominal compliance, and other factors that exert a constant pressure within the abdominal cavity. Several conditions in the critically ill may increase abdominal pressure compromising organ perfusion that may lead to renal and respiratory dysfunction. Among surgical and trauma patients, aggressive fluid resuscitation is the most commonly reported risk factor to develop ACS. Other conditions that have also been identified as risk factors are ascites, hemoperitoneum, bowel distention, and large tumors. All patients with abdominal trauma possess a higher risk of developing intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH). Certain surgical interventions are reported to have a higher risk to develop IAH such as damage control surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, and liver transplantation among others. Close monitoring of organ function and intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) allows clinicians to diagnose ACS rapidly and intervene with target-specific management to reduce IAP. Surgical decompression followed by temporary abdominal closure should be considered in all patients with signs of organ dysfunction. There is still a great need for more studies to determine the adequate timing for interventions to improve patient outcomes.
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- Monica Leon
- Department of Medicine, Centro Medico ABC, Ciudad de Mexico 01120, Mexico
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas, El Paso, TX 79905, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX 78405, United States
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Laurens JR, Foster A, Hardley A. Closing Difficult Laparostomies With the Aid of Botulinum Toxin A: An Audit of 12 Cases. Cureus 2021; 13:e14066. [PMID: 33898149 PMCID: PMC8059676 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Obtaining primary fascial closure following laparostomy can be difficult; especially with fascial retraction or large pre-existing fascial defects. Various techniques have been described in the literature which attempt to improve reapproximation rates. Most techniques described comprise the use of adjuncts including Bogota Bags, negative pressure dressings, anchor devices and various types of mesh. While most techniques achieve primary closure, less achieve primary fascial closure. Botulinum toxin A (BTA) has proven a beneficial adjunct in repairing large ventral herniae. While there is limited research in the use of BTA in the acute setting of laparostomy closure its benefits in elective repair may prove transferrable with the appropriate protocols. Method This retrospective study reviewed 12 cases where BTA was used as an adjunct to close laparostomy. It compared primary fascial closure rates to historical controls at the same institution. Results Seven males and five females. Median age 63.5 years. Median BMI 32.95. Median days from BTA injection to primary fascial closure 9.5. Median 18 days from primary operation to primary fascial closure. 83% of patients achieved primary fascial closure with the rest achieving partial closure with the residual defect bridged with biological mesh. At the time of review, there was only one resulting ventral hernia in a patient with a BMI of 51.7 at the time of surgery. Conclusion While BTA does not guarantee primary fascial closure in laparostomy this study would indicate it improves primary fascial closure rates and can be added to any other existing method for managing the open abdomen. As BTA can be injected via the open abdomen or with ultrasound guidance it can be performed by any appropriately trained surgeon, anaesthetist or radiologist making its use widely achievable. Retrospectively registered.
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- Jason R Laurens
- General Surgery, Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospital Group, Perth, AUS.,General Surgery, Joondalup Health Campus, Perth, AUS
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- General Surgery, Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospital Group, Perth, AUS
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- General Surgery, Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospital Group, Perth, AUS
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[Laparostoma-Avoidance and treatment of complications]. Chirurg 2021; 92:283-296. [PMID: 33351159 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-020-01322-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The open abdomen (OA) is an established concept for treating severe abdominal diseases. The most frequent reasons for placement of an open abdomen are abdominal sepsis (e.g. from intestinal perforation or anastomotic leakage), severe abdominal organ injury and abdominal compartment syndrome. The pathophysiology is much more complex than the surgeon's eye can see in an OA. The temporary closure of the abdominal wall ensures sufficient drainage of infected ascites, protection of the intestinal loops and conditioning of the abdominal wall in order to be able carry out definitive closure of the abdominal wall at the end of the surgical treatment. Negative peritoneal pressure therapy combined with fascia traction (with or without mesh) is well-established in the management of an open abdomen.
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Miller AS, Boyce K, Box B, Clarke MD, Duff SE, Foley NM, Guy RJ, Massey LH, Ramsay G, Slade DAJ, Stephenson JA, Tozer PJ, Wright D. The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland consensus guidelines in emergency colorectal surgery. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:476-547. [PMID: 33470518 PMCID: PMC9291558 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM There is a requirement for an expansive and up to date review of the management of emergency colorectal conditions seen in adults. The primary objective is to provide detailed evidence-based guidelines for the target audience of general and colorectal surgeons who are responsible for an adult population and who practise in Great Britain and Ireland. METHODS Surgeons who are elected members of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland Emergency Surgery Subcommittee were invited to contribute various sections to the guidelines. They were directed to produce a pathology-based document using literature searches that were systematic, comprehensible, transparent and reproducible. Levels of evidence were graded. Each author was asked to provide a set of recommendations which were evidence-based and unambiguous. These recommendations were submitted to the whole guideline group and scored. They were then refined and submitted to a second vote. Only those that achieved >80% consensus at level 5 (strongly agree) or level 4 (agree) after two votes were included in the guidelines. RESULTS All aspects of care (excluding abdominal trauma) for emergency colorectal conditions have been included along with 122 recommendations for management. CONCLUSION These guidelines provide an up to date and evidence-based summary of the current surgical knowledge in the management of emergency colorectal conditions and should serve as practical text for clinicians managing colorectal conditions in the emergency setting.
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- Andrew S. Miller
- Leicester Royal InfirmaryUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustLeicesterUK
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- Northumbria Healthcare Foundation NHS TrustNorth ShieldsUK
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- Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustManchesterUK
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- St Mark’s Hospital and Imperial College LondonHarrowUK
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- Western Sydney Local Health DistrictSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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Nagashima F, Inoue S. A Feasible Operative Treatment Strategy for Trauma Patient with Difficulties in Closing the Abdomen during Open Abdomen Management (OAM) Following Damage Control Surgery-Secondary Publication. JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE SURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.17479/jacs.2020.10.3.83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Early re-laparotomy for patients with high-grade liver injury after damage-control surgery and perihepatic packing. Surg Today 2020; 51:891-896. [PMID: 33170365 PMCID: PMC7652704 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-020-02178-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Purpose The likelihood of re-bleeding after damage-control surgery (DCS) and perihepatic packing for high-grade liver injuries is a major concern. Thus, although early re-laparotomy tends to be recommended, we conducted this study to evaluate the feasibility of performing definite laparotomy within ≤ 48 h in this clinical population. Methods The subjects of this retrospective study were 65 patients (n = 24, ≤ 48-h group; n = 41, > 48-h group) who underwent DCS and perihepatic packing. The primary outcome was the rate of repacking for bleeding during re-laparotomy and the secondary outcomes were mortality and length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). Results The ≤ 48-h group had a higher rate of angioembolization and transfusion of red blood cells (RBCs), fresh frozen plasma, and platelets, but the rates of repacking and mortality were not significantly different between the groups. However, the incidence of pneumonia and ventilation support requirement were significantly lower in the ≤ 48-h group than in the > 48-h group. Conclusion The re-laparotomy performed within ≤ 48 h after DCS and perihepatic packing is feasible for patients with high grade liver injury, using angioembolization and aggressive transfusion, as required. Early re-laparotomy reduces the need for prolonged ventilator support and the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
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More medications, more problems: results from the Sedation Level after Emergent Exlap with Packing for TRAUMA (SLEEP-TRAUMA) study. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 48:943-952. [PMID: 33078257 PMCID: PMC7571531 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01524-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Purpose Sedation management of trauma patients after damage control laparotomy (DCL) has not been optimized. We evaluated if shorter sedation exposure was associated with increased proportion of delirium-free/coma-free (DF/CF-ICU) days and change in time to definitive fascial closure (DFC). Methods We reviewed trauma DCL patients at an ACS-verified level I center over 5 years as shorter (SE) or longer than median (LE) sedation exposure. We compared demographics, injury patterns, hemodynamic parameters, and injury severity between groups. We calculated the propensity for each patient to achieve DFC using age, gender, ISS, red blood cell transfusion, bowel discontinuity, abdominal vascular injury, and time to first takeback; we then determined the effect of sedation exposure on rate of DFC by multivariate Cox regression, adjusted for propensity to achieve DFC. We used linear regression adjusted for age, ISS, head-AIS, bowel discontinuity, and vascular injury to determine the effect of sedation exposure on the proportion of DF/CF-ICU days. Results 65 patients (33.8% penetrating) had mean age 41.8 ± 16.0, ISS 27.1 ± 14.2, Head-AIS 1.2 ± 1.6 and median sedation exposure of 2.2 [IQR 0.78, 7.3] days (35 SE and 30 LE). Pattern and severity of solid organ injuries and proportion of small and large bowel and vascular injuries were similar between groups. LE had more abdominal sepsis (23.3% vs 0%, p = 0.003) and enterocutaneous fistula (16.7% vs 0%, p = 0.016), and more ventilator (17.3 ± 12.7 vs 6.1 ± 6.8, p < 0.001), ICU (20.8 ± 14.2 vs 7.2 ± 7.6, p < 0.001), and hospital days (29.6 ± 19.6 vs 13.9 ± 9.0, p < 0.001). DFC was achieved more rapidly in the SE group (2.0 ± 1.5 days vs 3.9 ± 3.7 days [unadjusted], p = 0.023) and SE had a higher proportion of unadjusted DF/CF-ICU days (33.0 ± 32.0% vs 18.1 ± 16.4%, p = 0.020). SE was associated with an increased proportion of adjusted DF/CF-ICU days by multivariate linear regression (13.1% [95% CI 1.4–24.8%], p = 0.029) and with faster adjusted rate of DFC by multivariate Cox regression (RR 2.28 [95% CI 1.25–4.15, p = 0.007]). Conclusions Shorter sedation exposure is associated with increased proportion of DF/CF-ICU days and more rapid DFC after DCL for trauma. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00068-020-01524-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Successful Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Abdominal Wall Necrosis Caused by a Perforated Ascending Colon Using the ABThera System. Case Rep Surg 2020; 2020:8833566. [PMID: 32774978 PMCID: PMC7391113 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8833566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The practice of leaving the abdomen open after an emergency laparotomy has gained increasing popularity recently. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is known as an effective technique in the management of an open abdomen (OA). A new device, the ABThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System (KCI USA, San Antonio, TX, USA), was specifically designed to achieve a temporary abdominal closure (TAC) in the management of an OA. This study was aimed at presenting a successful experience of treating a case of abdominal wall necrosis caused by a perforated ascending colon using the ABThera System. Case Presentation. A 66-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with complaints of severe pain in the abdomen. On admission, abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) showed fluid collection, an air pocket in the subcutaneous fat layer of the abdominal wall, and edematous changes in the adipose tissue in the peritoneum and abdominal wall. Based on a diagnosis of peritonitis resulting from a perforated ascending colon, emergency surgery was performed. A right hemicolectomy, ileostomy construction, and debridement of the necrotic tissues were performed. However, necrotizing fasciitis rapidly spread; therefore, more necrotic tissue was debrided in a second operation. The abdominal wall defect was left open, and the ABThera System was used in the management of the OA; this device promoted wound healing. A reduction was observed in the size of the open wound with visible granulation tissue. The defect was finally covered with a mesh split-thickness skin graft and anterolateral thigh flap. Conclusions In the management of a case of a massive wound with infection, it can be of great benefit to treat the wound with NPWT initially to decrease its size. The ABThera System could facilitate early and safe management of an OA by surgeons.
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Betancourt AS, Milagros GC, Sibaja P, Fernandez L, Norwood S. Cost evaluation of temporary abdominal closure methods in abdominal sepsis patients successfully treated with an open abdomen. Should we take temporary abdominal closure methods at face value? Health economic evaluation. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2020; 56:11-16. [PMID: 32566220 PMCID: PMC7296327 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many commercial and artisanal devices are utilized for temporary abdominal closure in patients being managed with an open abdomen for abdominal sepsis. The costs of materials required to treat patients with an open abdomen varies drastically. In Costa Rica, due to the lack of accurate information relating to the actual cost to manage a patient entails that the method with the least expensive materials is usually selected. STUDY DESIGN A single-center retrospective review of 46 patients diagnosed with abdominal sepsis and successfully treated with an open abdomen and one of the three temporary abdominal closure methods during the year 2018 in a tertiary hospital was evaluated using a gross-cost pricing model developed by the authors. The three temporary abdominal closure methods were a locally manufactured Bogota Bag, and commercial abdominal negative pressure therapy dressing and negative pressure therapy with 0.9% saline solution instillation. The per-unit-costs were hospital day and intensive care day, number of surgical procedures per patient, cost negative pressure therapy kits. RESULTS Statistically significant cost reduction was observed in the cohort treated with negative pressure therapy with instillation as compared to the other temporary abdominal closure methods. The reduction of hospital length of stay, as well as fewer number of surgeries were the main contributing factors in diminishing costs. On average, the costs to treat a patient utilizing negative pressure therapy with instillation was nearly 50% lower than using the other two temporary abdominal closure methods. CONCLUSIONS The costs relating to managing abdominal sepsis in the septic open abdomen vary greatly according to the temporary abdominal closure utilized. If the hospital length of stay, intensive care unit length of stay and number of surgeries required are the main parameters used in determining costs, the use of negative pressure therapy with 0.9% saline solution instillation reduces costs by nearly 50% in comparison to conventional negative pressure wound therapy and Bogota Bag. In this instance, the more expensive method at first glance, obtained a considerable cost reduction when compared to therapies that utilize less expensive materials.
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- Alfredo Sanchez Betancourt
- Centro de Investigación Clínica de Oriente, Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Sabanilla, Escazú, San Jose, Costa Rica
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- Centro de Investigación Clínica de Oriente, Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Sabanilla, Escazú, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Alexander LF, Hanna TN, LeGout JD, Roda MS, Cernigliaro JG, Mittal PK, Harri PA. Multidetector CT Findings in the Abdomen and Pelvis after Damage Control Surgery for Acute Traumatic Injuries. Radiographics 2020; 39:1183-1202. [PMID: 31283454 DOI: 10.1148/rg.2019180153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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After experiencing blunt or penetrating trauma, patients in unstable condition who are more likely to die of uncorrected shock than of incomplete injury repairs undergo emergency limited exploratory laparotomy, which is also known as damage control surgery (DCS). This surgery is part of a series of resuscitation steps, with the goal of stabilizing the patient's condition, with rapid surgical control of hemorrhage followed by supportive measures in the intensive care unit before definitive repair of injuries. These patients often are imaged with multidetector CT within 24-48 hours of the initial surgery. Knowledge of this treatment plan is critical to CT interpretation, because there are anatomic derangements and foreign bodies that would not be present in patients undergoing surgery for other reasons. Patients may have injuries beyond the surgical field that are only identified at imaging, which can alter the care plan. Abnormalities related to the resuscitation period such as the CT hypoperfusion complex and ongoing hemorrhage can be recognized at CT. Familiarity with these imaging and clinical findings is important, because they can be seen not only in trauma patients after DCS but also in other patients in the critical care setting. The interpretation of imaging studies can be helped by an understanding of the diagnostic challenges of grading organ injuries with surgical materials in place and the awareness of potential artifacts on images in these patients. Online supplemental material is available for this article. ©RSNA, 2019 See discussion on this article by LeBedis .
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- Lauren F Alexander
- From the Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (L.F.A., J.D.L., J.G.C.); Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (T.N.H., P.A.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss (M.S.R.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga (P.K.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (L.F.A., J.D.L., J.G.C.); Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (T.N.H., P.A.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss (M.S.R.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga (P.K.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (L.F.A., J.D.L., J.G.C.); Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (T.N.H., P.A.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss (M.S.R.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga (P.K.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (L.F.A., J.D.L., J.G.C.); Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (T.N.H., P.A.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss (M.S.R.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga (P.K.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (L.F.A., J.D.L., J.G.C.); Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (T.N.H., P.A.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss (M.S.R.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga (P.K.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (L.F.A., J.D.L., J.G.C.); Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (T.N.H., P.A.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss (M.S.R.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga (P.K.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (L.F.A., J.D.L., J.G.C.); Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (T.N.H., P.A.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss (M.S.R.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga (P.K.M.)
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Choi K, Jung KH, Keum MA, Kim S, Kim JT, Kyoung KH. Feasibility of Early Definitive Internal Fixation of Pelvic Bone Fractures in Therapeutic Open Abdomen. JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND INJURY 2020. [DOI: 10.20408/jti.2019.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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LapVac - a laparoscopic approach for negative pressure wound therapy application in open abdomen management: a porcine animal model. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2020; 15:112-116. [PMID: 32117493 PMCID: PMC7020723 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2019.86829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in the open abdomen (OA) is recognized as a gold standard management method. Currently minimally invasive procedures are implemented in many clinical scenarios. Aim To demonstrate the feasibility of using negative pressure wound therapy in a laparoscopic approach for OA management in a porcine model termed as a laparoscopic vacuum (LapVac). Material and methods An adult female swine underwent a laparoscopic procedure. Briefly, a small incision was made and secured with a wound protector, pneumoperitoneum was created and two additional ports were placed. Then, a non-adhesive layer was precisely placed within the abdominal cavity. Results Finally, polyurethane foam and adhesive drape were applied. A volume of 200 ml of saline solution was instilled and drained completely within 30 min. We did not observe any technical problems with NPWT application. Conclusions This study confirmed the technical feasibility of NPWT application in the laparoscopic approach. LapVac seems to be a promising technique which may minimize the trauma and lead to better outcomes.
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Guetta O, Brotfain E, Shaked G, Sebbag G, Klein M, Czeiger D. Intra-abdominal pressure may be elevated in patients with open abdomen after emergent laparotomy. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2020; 405:91-96. [PMID: 31955259 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-020-01854-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To estimate the change in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) among critically ill patient who were left with open abdomen and temporary abdominal closure after laparotomy, during the first 48 h after admission. METHODS A cohort study in a single ICU in a tertiary care hospital. All adult patients admitted to the ICU after emergent laparotomy for acute abdomen or trauma, who were left with temporary abdominal closure (TAC), were included. Patients were followed up to 48 h. IAP was routinely measured at 0, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after admission to ICU. RESULTS Thirty-nine patients were included, 34 were operated due to acute abdomen and 5 due to abdominal trauma. Seventeen patients were treated with skin closure, 13 with Bogota bag, and 9 with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Eleven patients (28.2%) had IAP of 15 mmHg or above at time 0, (mean pressure 19.0 ± 3.0 mmHg), and it dropped to 12 ± 4 mmHg within 48 h (p < 0.01). Reduction in lactate level (2.4 ± 1.0 to 1.2 ± 0.2 mmol/L, p < 0.01) and increase in PaO2/FiO2 ratio (163 ± 34 to 231 ± 83, p = 0.03) were observed as well after 48 h. CONCLUSIONS This is the first large report of IAP in open abdomen. Elevated IAP may be measured in open abdomen and may subsequently relieve after 48 h.
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- Ohad Guetta
- Department General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, POB 151, Be'er Sheva, Israel.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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- Head of Trauma Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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- Department General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, POB 151, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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- Head of Critical Care Department, General Intensive Care Unit, Soroka Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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- Department General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, POB 151, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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Mitra LG, Saluja V, Dhingra U. Open Abdomen in a Critically Ill Patient. Indian J Crit Care Med 2020; 24:S193-S200. [PMID: 33354041 PMCID: PMC7724942 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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One of the damage control strategies used to avoid or treat abdominal compartment syndrome is “open abdomen (OA),” where the facial edges and the skin is left open, exposing the abdominal viscera. Although it reduces the mortality both in trauma and non-trauma abdominal complications, it does create a significant challenge in an intensive care setting, as it has physiological consequences that need early recognition and prompt treatment both in the intensive care unit and in the operating room. The article aims to review literature on “open abdomen,” describe the challenges in such cases, and proposes a guideline for the intensivist in managing a patient with an OA. How to cite this article: Mitra LG, Saluja V, Dhingra U. Open Abdomen in a Critically Ill Patient. Indian J Crit Care Med 2020;24(Suppl 4):S193–S200.
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- Lalita Gouri Mitra
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Padar M, Reintam Blaser A, Talving P, Lipping E, Starkopf J. Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: Improving Outcomes With A Multidisciplinary Approach - A Narrative Review. J Multidiscip Healthc 2019; 12:1061-1074. [PMID: 31908470 PMCID: PMC6927564 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s205608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) refers to a severe increase in intra-abdominal pressure associated with single or multiorgan failure. ACS with specific pathophysiological processes and detrimental outcomes may occur in a variety of clinical conditions. Patients with ACS are predominantly managed in critical care settings, however, a wide range of multidisciplinary interventions are frequently required from medical, surgical, radiological and nursing specialties. The medical management, aiming to prevent the progression of intra-abdominal hypertension to ACS, is extensively reviewed. Timing and techniques of surgical decompression techniques, as well as management of open abdomen, are outlined. In summary, the current narrative review provides data on history, definitions, epidemiology and pathophysiology of the syndrome and highlights the importance of multidisciplinary approach in the management of ACS in adults.
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- Martin Padar
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Department of Intensive Care, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Management Board, North Estonia Medical Centre, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery, North Estonia Medical Centre, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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Lozada MJ, Goyal V, Levin D, Walden RL, Osmundson SS, Pacheco LD, Malbrain MLNG. Management of peripartum intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2019; 98:1386-1397. [PMID: 31070780 PMCID: PMC7313226 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Normal pregnancy leads to a state of chronically increased intra-abdominal pressure. Obstetric and non-obstetric conditions may increase intra-abdominal pressure further, causing intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome, which leads to maternal organ dysfunction and a compromised fetal state. Limited medical literature exists to guide treatment of pregnant women with these conditions. In this state-of-the-art review, we propose a diagnostic and treatment algorithm for the management of peripartum intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome, informed by newly available studies.
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- M. James Lozada
- Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Brussels, Jette, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Choi YU, Lee SH, Lee JG. Management of an Open Abdomen Considering Trauma and Abdominal Sepsis: A Single-Center Experience. JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE SURGERY 2019. [DOI: 10.17479/jacs.2019.9.2.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Karhof S, Haverkort M, Simmermacher R, Hietbrink F, Leenen L, van Wessem K. Underlying disease determines the risk of an open abdomen treatment, final closure, however, is determined by the surgical abdominal history. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2019; 47:113-120. [PMID: 31451863 PMCID: PMC7851030 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-019-01205-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Temporary abdominal closure is frequently used in several situations such as abbreviated surgery in damage control situations or when closing is impossible due to organ distention or increased abdominal pressure. The ultimate goal is to eventually close the fascia; however, little is known about factors predicting abdominal closure. The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics associated with the need for open abdomen as well as indicating the possibility of delayed fascial closure after a period of open abdominal treatment. METHODS A retrospective review of all patients that underwent midline laparotomy between January 2008 and December 2012 was performed. Both factors predicting open abdominal treatment and possibility to close the fascia afterwards were identified and analyzed by univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS 775 laparotomies in 525 patients (60% male) were included. 109 patients (21%) had an open abdomen with a mortality rate of 27%. Male gender and acidosis were associated with open abdominal treatment. In 54%, the open abdomen could be closed by delayed fascial closure. The number of laparotomies both before and during temporary abdominal treatment was associated with failure of closure. CONCLUSION In this study, male sex and physiological derangement, reflected by acidosis, were independent predictors of open abdominal treatment. Furthermore, the success of delayed fascial closure depends on number of abdominal surgical procedures. Moreover, based on our experiences, we suggest to change modalities early on, to prevent multiple fruitless attempts to close the abdomen.
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- Steffi Karhof
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Eickhoff R, Guschlbauer M, Maul AC, Klink CD, Neumann UP, Engel M, Hellmich M, Sterner-Kock A, Krieglstein CF. A new device to prevent fascial retraction in the open abdomen - proof of concept in vivo. BMC Surg 2019; 19:82. [PMID: 31286901 PMCID: PMC6615246 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-019-0543-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background An open abdomen is often necessary for survival of patients after peritonitis, compartment syndrome, or in damage control surgery. However, abdominal wall retraction relieves delays and complicates abdominal wall closure. The principle of the newly fascia preserving device (FPD) is the application of anteriorly directed traction on both fascial edges over an external support through a longitudinal beam to relieve increased abdominal pressure and prevent fascial retraction. Methods Twelve pigs were randomly divided into two groups. Both groups underwent midline laparotomy under general anesthesia. Group one was treated with the new device, group two served as controls. The tension for closing the abdominal fascia was measured immediately after laparotomy as well as at 24 and 48 h. Vital parameters and ventilation pressure were recorded. Post mortem, all fascial tissues were histologically examined. Results All pigs demonstrated increases in abdominal circumference. In both groups, forces for closing the abdomen increased over the observation period. Concerning the central closing force after 24 h we saw a significant lower force in the FPD group (14.4 ± 3 N) vs. control group (21.6 ± 5.7 N, p < 0.001). By testing the main effects using an ANOVA analysis we found a significant group related effect concerning closing force and abdominal circumference of the FDP-group vs. control group (p < 0.001; p < 0.001). The placement of the device on chest and pelvis did not influence vital parameters and ventilation pressure. Histologic exam detected no tissue damage. Conclusions This trial shows the feasibility to prevent fascial retraction during the open abdomen by using the new device. Thus, it is expected that an earlier closure of the abdominal wall will be possible, and a higher rate of primary closure will be attained.
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- Roman Eickhoff
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Center for Experimental Medicine, University of Cologne, Robert-Koch-Str. 10 Building No. 51A, 50931, Cologne, Germany.,Decentral Animal Facility, University Hospital of Cologne, Gleueler Str. 24, 50931, Cologne, Germany
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- Center for Experimental Medicine, University of Cologne, Robert-Koch-Str. 10 Building No. 51A, 50931, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Marienhospital Brühl GmbH, Mühlenstraße, 21-25 50321, Brühl, Germany
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- IMSB, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Center for Experimental Medicine, University of Cologne, Robert-Koch-Str. 10 Building No. 51A, 50931, Cologne, Germany
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Smith SE, Hamblin SE, Dennis BM. Effect of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents on Sedation Requirements in Trauma Patients with an Open Abdomen. Pharmacotherapy 2019; 39:271-279. [PMID: 30672000 DOI: 10.1002/phar.2225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The appropriate level of sedation in patients with an open abdomen following damage control laparotomy (DCL) is debated. Chemical paralysis with neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) has been used to decrease time to abdominal closure. We sought to evaluate the effect of NMBA use on sedation requirements in patients with an open abdomen and to determine the effect of sedation on patient outcomes. A retrospective cohort study was conducted at an American College of Surgeons' verified level 1 trauma center. Adult trauma patients who underwent DCL between 2009 and 2015 were included. Patients with an intensive care unit length of stay of less than 48 hours and those who died before abdominal closure were excluded. The NMBA+ group received continuous NMBA within 24 hours of DCL; the NMBA- group did not. The primary outcome was cumulative sedation dose during the 7 days following DCL. Secondary outcomes included Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score, mechanical ventilation-free days, and delirium-coma-free days. Delirium-coma-free days were analyzed with linear regression. A total of 222 patients were included (NMBA+ 125; NMBA- 97). Demographics were similar between groups including age, Injury Severity Score, and mechanism of injury. The median time to closure in the overall cohort was 2 days (interquartile range [IQR] 1-2 days). Propofol and fentanyl were the primary sedatives used. The NMBA+ group received higher cumulative doses of propofol (NMBA+ 5405 mg, IQR 3103-10,573 mg; NMBA- 3601 mg, IQR 1605-6887 mg; p=0.007), but not of fentanyl. Time to abdominal closure, but not NMBA use, was associated with a higher cumulative propofol dose on multivariate analysis. The NMBA+ group had significantly lower RASS scores on the first 3 days following DCL. Mechanical ventilation-free days (NMBA+ 20 days vs NMBA- 18 days, p=0.960) and delirium-coma-free days (NMBA+ 18 days vs NMBA- 18 days, p=0.610) were similar between the groups. On linear regression, cumulative propofol dose was associated with fewer delirium-coma-free days (β-coefficient -0.007, 95% confidence interval -0.015 to -0.003). In trauma patients managed with DCL, higher cumulative sedative doses were administered in patients who received adjunctive NMBA, although NMBA therapy was not associated with a higher cumulative propofol dose on multivariate analysis. Consideration must be given to the potential effect of sedation on delirium and awakening following DCL.
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- Susan E Smith
- Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Li Y, Li PY, Sun SJ, Yao YZ, Li ZF, Liu T, Yang F, Zhang LY, Bai XJ, Huo JS, He WB, Ouyang J, Peng L, Hu P, Zhu YA, Jin P, Shao QF, Wang YF, Dai RW, Hu PY, Chen HM, Wang GF, Wang YG, Jin HX, Zhu CJ, Zhang QY, Shao B, Sang XG, Yin CL. Chinese Trauma Surgeon Association for management guidelines of vacuum sealing drainage application in abdominal surgeries-Update and systematic review. Chin J Traumatol 2019; 22:1-11. [PMID: 30850324 PMCID: PMC6529401 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2018.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) is frequently used in abdominal surgeries. However, relevant guidelines are rare. Chinese Trauma Surgeon Association organized a committee composed of 28 experts across China in July 2017, aiming to provide an evidence-based recommendation for the application of VSD in abdominal surgeries. Eleven questions regarding the use of VSD in abdominal surgeries were addressed: (1) which type of materials should be respectively chosen for the intraperitoneal cavity, retroperitoneal cavity and superficial incisions? (2) Can VSD be preventively used for a high-risk abdominal incision with primary suture? (3) Can VSD be used in severely contaminated/infected abdominal surgical sites? (4) Can VSD be used for temporary abdominal cavity closure under some special conditions such as severe abdominal trauma, infection, liver transplantation and intra-abdominal volume increment in abdominal compartment syndrome? (5) Can VSD be used in abdominal organ inflammation, injury, or postoperative drainage? (6) Can VSD be used in the treatment of intestinal fistula and pancreatic fistula? (7) Can VSD be used in the treatment of intra-abdominal and extra-peritoneal abscess? (8) Can VSD be used in the treatment of abdominal wall wounds, wound cavity, and defects? (9) Does VSD increase the risk of bleeding? (10) Does VSD increase the risk of intestinal wall injury? (11) Does VSD increase the risk of peritoneal adhesion? Focusing on these questions, evidence-based recommendations were given accordingly. VSD was strongly recommended regarding the questions 2-4. Weak recommendations were made regarding questions 1 and 5-11. Proper use of VSD in abdominal surgeries can lower the risk of infection in abdominal incisions with primary suture, treat severely contaminated/infected surgical sites and facilitate temporary abdominal cavity closure.
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- Yang Li
- Trauma Center of PLA, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Trauma Center of PLA, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Trauma Center of PLA, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Trauma Center of PLA, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Trauma Center/Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Trauma Center/Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Trauma Center/Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Trauma Center of PLA, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- Trauma Center/Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China.
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- Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, Guangzhou Province, China
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- Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Emergency Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital, Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing, China
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- Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Yuyao People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Yuyao, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Ninth People's Hospital of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
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- Chengdu Military General Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Tiantai County People's Hospital, Tiantai, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Shenyang Military General Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- The First People's Hospital of Kunming, Kunming, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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The Difficult Abdominal Wound: Management Tips. CURRENT TRAUMA REPORTS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40719-019-0156-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Coccolini F, Ceresoli M, Kluger Y, Kirkpatrick A, Montori G, Salvetti F, Fugazzola P, Tomasoni M, Sartelli M, Ansaloni L, Catena F, Negoi I, Zese M, Occhionorelli S, Shlyapnikov S, Galatioto C, Chiarugi M, Demetrashvili Z, Dondossola D, Ioannidis O, Novelli G, Nacoti M, Khor D, Inaba K, Demetriades D, Kaussen T, Jusoh AC, Ghannam W, Sakakushev B, Guetta O, Dogjani A, Costa S, Singh S, Damaskos D, Isik A, Yuan KC, Trotta F, Rausei S, Martinez-Perez A, Bellanova G, Fonseca V, Hernández F, Marinis A, Fernandes W, Quiodettis M, Bala M, Vereczkei A, Curado R, Fraga GP, Pereira BM, Gachabayov M, Chagerben GP, Arellano ML, Ozyazici S, Costa G, Tezcaner T, Porta M, Li Y, Karateke F, Manatakis D, Mariani F, Lora F, Sahderov I, Atanasov B, Zegarra S, Gianotti L, Fattori L, Ivatury R. Open abdomen and entero-atmospheric fistulae: An interim analysis from the International Register of Open Abdomen (IROA). Injury 2019; 50:160-166. [PMID: 30274755 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.09.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 08/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION No definitive data describing associations between cases of Open Abdomen (OA) and Entero-atmospheric fistulae (EAF) exist. The World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) and the Panamerican Trauma Society (PTS) thus analyzed the International Register of Open Abdomen (IROA) to assess this question. MATERIAL AND METHODS A prospective analysis of adult patients enrolled in the IROA. RESULTS Among 649 adult patients with OA 58 (8.9%) developed EAF. Indications for OA were peritonitis (51.2%) and traumatic-injury (16.8%). The most frequently utilized temporary abdominal closure techniques were Commercial-NPWT (46.8%) and Bogotà-bag (21.9%). Mean OA days were 7.9 ± 18.22. Overall mortality rate was 29.7%, with EAF having no impact on mortality. Multivariate analysis associated cancer (p = 0.018), days of OA (p = 0.003) and time to provision-of-nutrition (p = 0.016) with EAF occurrence. CONCLUSION Entero-atmospheric fistulas are influenced by the duration of open abdomen treatment and by the nutritional status of the patient. Peritonitis, intestinal anastomosis, negative pressure and oral or enteral nutrition were not risk factors for EAF during OA treatment.
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- Federico Coccolini
- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Dept., Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy.
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Milano-Bicocca University, School of Medicine and Surgery, Monza, Italy.
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- Division of General Surgery Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa, Israel.
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- General Surgery, San Giovanni Bianco Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Dept., Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy.
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Dept., Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy.
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Dept., Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy.
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Macerata Hospital, Macerata, Italy.
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Dept., Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy.
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- Emergency Surgery dept., Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy.
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- Emergency Surgery Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Surgery dept. Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- HPB Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italy
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- Fourth Surgical dept. Hospital George Papanikolau, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- LAS+USC Medical Centre, Los Angeles, California
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Hannover University Hospital, Hannover, Germany
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- Emergency and General Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italy
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- Erzincan University Faculty Of Medicine MengucekGazi Training Research Hospital Erzincan, Turkey
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- Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Surgery, Adana, Turkey
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- Ospedale Sant'Andrea University Hospital Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- General Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milano, Italy
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Surgery, Numune, Turkey
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- General Surgery, Santa Maria alleScotteUniversitary Hospital Siena, Italy
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- General Surgery, Cittàdella Salute e dellascienza, Torino, Italy
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- General Surgery, Krasnoyarsk Regional Hospital, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Milano-Bicocca University School of Medicine and surgery, Monza, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Milano-Bicocca University School of Medicine and surgery, Monza, Italy
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Trauma and emergency general surgery patients should be extubated with an open abdomen. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2018; 85:1043-1047. [DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Alvarez PS, Betancourt AS, Fernández LG. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation in the Septic Open Abdomen Utilizing a Modified Negative Pressure Therapy System. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2018; 36:246-251. [PMID: 30568791 PMCID: PMC6287374 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Various treatment modalities are utilized to treat the open abdomen. The use of negative pressure wound therapy(NPWT)has been a great advancement and has become the preferred modality for temporary abdominal closure technique (TAC). Programmed instillation of the abdominal cavity with saline solution in conjunction with a commercial negative pressure system showed positive results in the management of severe abdominal sepsis in patients that were treated with an open abdomen. Severe abdominal sepsis continues to be an oftendifficult clinical problem for the general surgeon. The use of an open abdomen technique in this setting and the ideal TAC method continue to be debated. The failure to understand the biomechanical features/limitations of negative pressure devices are often contributing factors associated with therapeutic failures reported in the literature. OBJECTIVES To describe the underlying principles behind negative pressure wound therapy with instillation in the context of abdominal sepsis, as well as its optimal usage in these conditions. METHODS A systematic review and two retrospective cohort studies, both published and unpublished performed by some of the authors were included to provide a basis form comparison between NPWT and NPWT-I outcomes in managing abdominal sepsis. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that this technique appears to reduce morbidity, mortality, and hospital and critical care length of stay. This communication is intended to help inform general surgeons that manage complex abdominal infections on how to optimally apply this technique.
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Hu P, Uhlich R, Gleason F, Kerby J, Bosarge P. Impact of initial temporary abdominal closure in damage control surgery: a retrospective analysis. World J Emerg Surg 2018; 13:43. [PMID: 30237824 PMCID: PMC6139137 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-018-0204-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Damage control surgery has revolutionized trauma surgery. Use of damage control surgery allows for resuscitation and reversal of coagulopathy at the risk of loss of abdominal domain and intra-abdominal complications. Temporary abdominal closure is possible with multiple techniques, the choice of which may affect ability to achieve primary fascial closure and further complication. Methods A retrospective analysis of all trauma patients requiring damage control laparotomy upon admission to an ACS-verified level one trauma center from 2011 to 2016 was performed. Demographic and clinical data including ability and time to attain primary fascial closure, as well as complication rates, were recorded. The primary outcome measure was ability to achieve primary fascial closure during initial hospitalization. Results Two hundred and thirty-nine patients met criteria for inclusion. Primary skin closure (57.7%), ABThera™ VAC system (ABT) (15.1%), Bogota bag (BB) (25.1%), or a modified Barker's vacuum-packing (BVP) (2.1%) were used in the initial laparotomy. Patients receiving skin-only closure had significantly higher rates of primary fascial closure and lower hospital mortality, but also significantly lower mean lactate, base deficit, and requirement for massive transfusion. Between ABT or BB, use of ABT was associated with increased rates of fascial closure. Multivariate regression revealed primary skin closure to be significantly associated with primary fascial closure while BB was associated with failure to achieve fascial closure. Conclusions Primary skin closure is a viable option in the initial management of the open abdomen, although these patients demonstrated less injury burden in our study. Use of vacuum-assisted dressings continues to be the preferred method for temporary abdominal closure in damage control surgery for trauma.
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- Parker Hu
- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL USA
- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 701 19th Street South, 112 Lyons-Harrison Research Building, Birmingham, AL 35294 USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL USA
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- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL USA
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- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL USA
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Faulconer ER, Davidson AJ, Bowley D, Galante J. Negative pressure temporary abdominal closure without continuous suction: a solution for damage control surgery in austere and far-forward settings. J ROY ARMY MED CORPS 2018; 165:163-165. [PMID: 30181381 DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2018-000998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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The use of topical negative pressure dressings in temporary abdominal closure has been readily adopted worldwide; however, a method of continuous suction is typically required to provide a seal. We describe a method of temporary abdominal closure using readily available materials in the forward surgical environment which does not require continuous suction after application. This method of temporary abdominal closure provides the benefits of negative pressure temporary abdominal closure after damage control surgery without the need for continuous suction or specialised equipment. Its application in damage control surgery in austere or far-forward settings is suggested. The technique has potential applications for military surgeons as well as in humanitarian settings where the logistic supply chain may be fragile.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California, USA
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- 16 Medical Regiment, Colchester, UK
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California, USA
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Arai M, Kim S, Ishii H, Hagiwara J, Kushimoto S, Yokota H. The long-term outcomes of early abdominal wall reconstruction by bilateral anterior rectus abdominis sheath turnover flap method in critically ill patients requiring open abdomen. World J Emerg Surg 2018; 13:39. [PMID: 30202428 PMCID: PMC6123919 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-018-0200-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background In a previous study, we reported the usefulness of early abdominal wall reconstruction using bilateral anterior rectus abdominis sheath turnover flap method (turnover flap method) in open abdomen (OA) patients in whom early primary fascial closure was difficult to achieve. However, the long-term outcomes have not been elucidated. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the procedure, particularly in terms of ventral hernia, pain, and daily activities. Methods Between 2001 and 2013, 15 consecutive patients requiring OA after emergency laparotomy and in whom turnover flap method was applied were retrospectively identified. The long-term outcomes were evaluated based on medical records, physical examinations, CT imaging, and a ventral hernia pain questionnaire (VHPQ). Results The turnover flap method was applied in 2 trauma and 13 non-trauma patients.In most of cases, primary fascial closure could not be achieved due to massive visceral edema. The turnover flap method was performed for abdominal wall reconstruction at the end of OA. The median duration of OA was 6 (range 1-42) days. One of the 15 patients died of multiple organ failure during initial hospitalization after the performance of the turnover flap method. Fourteen patients survived, and although wound infection was observed in 3 patients, none showed enteric fistula, abdominal abscess, graft infection, or ventral hernia during hospitalization. However, it was found that 1 patient developed ventral hernia during follow-up at an outpatient visit. Nine of 14 patients were alive and able to be evaluated with a VHPQ (follow-up period: median 10 years; range 3-15 years). Seven out of nine patients were satisfied with this procedure, and none complained of pain or were limited in their daily activities. Conclusions Based on the results of this study, early abdominal reconstruction using the turnover flap method can be considered to be safe and effective as an alternative technique for OA patients in whom primary fascial closure is considered difficult to achieve.
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- Masatoku Arai
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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- Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574 Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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Kogo H, Hagiwara J, Kin S, Uchida E. Successful abdominal wound closure for treatment of severe peritonitis using negative pressure wound therapy with continuous mesh fascial traction: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2018; 4:46. [PMID: 29744626 PMCID: PMC5943203 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-018-0453-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Surgery for severe peritonitis often entails difficult wound closure and may require open abdominal management due to gut edema and/or concern of abdominal compartment syndrome. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is known to have good outcomes for wound closure after surgery for severe peritonitis. NPWT with continuous mesh fascial traction may result in even better outcomes, especially for fascial closure. Case presentation An 81-year-old man was hospitalized for abdominal pain. At admission, computed tomography (CT) demonstrated multiple liver metastases and a tumor perforating the sigmoid colon. Acute peritonitis due to perforated sigmoid colon cancer was diagnosed, and emergency peritonitis surgery and Hartmann’s operation were performed. However, at the end of the operation, the surgical abdominal wound could not be closed due to gut edema and concern of abdominal compartment syndrome. Thus, the abdominal wound was left open and NPWT was performed in the primary operation. In the second and subsequent operations, NPWT with mesh fascial traction was performed. The wound was ultimately closed in the fifth operation, which took place 9 days after the primary operation. Conclusions Treatment of severe peritonitis requires that gastroenterological surgeons learn some form of open abdominal management. This case suggests that NPWT with fascial mesh traction is a suitable solution. Furthermore, it does not require any special materials, and surgeons will find it easy to perform. In sum, NPWT with fascial mesh traction may be the preferred method of open abdominal management over other techniques currently available.
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- Hideki Kogo
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8602, Japan.
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- Department Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8602, Japan
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Novel technique of temporary abdominal closure with continuous medial fascial traction dynamic for patients with open abdomen. Hernia 2018; 22:691-696. [PMID: 29728884 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-018-1773-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2017] [Accepted: 04/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Open abdomen has been an effective treatment for abdominal catastrophes in trauma and general surgery, is one of the greatest advances in recent decades and has become a common procedure in both trauma and general surgery. Temporary abdominal closure techniques in managing open abdomen help to achieve many benefits without incurring many complications. We present a series of patients in which a temporary abdominal closure technique was used that generates continuous medial fascial traction dynamic in patients with open abdomen for different causes.
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Tolonen M, Coccolini F, Ansaloni L, Sartelli M, Roberts DJ, McKee JL, Leppaniemi A, Doig CJ, Catena F, Fabian T, Jenne CN, Chiara O, Kubes P, Kluger Y, Fraga GP, Pereira BM, Diaz JJ, Sugrue M, Moore EE, Ren J, Ball CG, Coimbra R, Dixon E, Biffl W, MacLean A, McBeth PB, Posadas-Calleja JG, Di Saverio S, Xiao J, Kirkpatrick AW. Getting the invite list right: a discussion of sepsis severity scoring systems in severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis and randomized trial inclusion criteria. World J Emerg Surg 2018; 13:17. [PMID: 29636790 PMCID: PMC5889572 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-018-0177-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis (SCIAS) is a worldwide challenge with increasing incidence. Open abdomen management with enhanced clearance of fluid and biomediators from the peritoneum is a potential therapy requiring prospective evaluation. Given the complexity of powering multi-center trials, it is essential to recruit an inception cohort sick enough to benefit from the intervention; otherwise, no effect of a potentially beneficial therapy may be apparent. An evaluation of abilities of recognized predictive systems to recognize SCIAS patients was conducted using an existing intra-abdominal sepsis (IAS) database. Methods All consecutive adult patients with a diffuse secondary peritonitis between 2012 and 2013 were collected from a quaternary care hospital in Finland, excluding appendicitis/cholecystitis. From this retrospectively collected database, a target population (93) of those with either ICU admission or mortality were selected. The performance metrics of the Third Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock based on both SOFA and quick SOFA, the World Society of Emergency Surgery Sepsis Severity Score (WSESSSS), the APACHE II score, Manheim Peritonitis Index (MPI), and the Calgary Predisposition, Infection, Response, and Organ dysfunction (CPIRO) score were all tested for their discriminant ability to identify this subgroup with SCIAS and to predict mortality. Results Predictive systems with an area under-the-receiving-operating characteristic (AUC) curve > 0.8 included SOFA, Sepsis-3 definitions, APACHE II, WSESSSS, and CPIRO scores with the overall best for CPIRO. The highest identification rates were SOFA score ≥ 2 (78.4%), followed by the WSESSSS score ≥ 8 (73.1%), SOFA ≥ 3 (75.2%), and APACHE II ≥ 14 (68.8%) identification. Combining the Sepsis-3 septic-shock definition and WSESSS ≥ 8 increased detection to 80%. Including CPIRO score ≥ 3 increased this to 82.8% (Sensitivity-SN; 83% Specificity-SP; 74%. Comparatively, SOFA ≥ 4 and WSESSSS ≥ 8 with or without septic-shock had 83.9% detection (SN; 84%, SP; 75%, 25% mortality). Conclusions No one scoring system behaves perfectly, and all are largely dominated by organ dysfunction. Utilizing combinations of SOFA, CPIRO, and WSESSSS scores in addition to the Sepsis-3 septic shock definition appears to offer the widest "inclusion-criteria" to recognize patients with a high chance of mortality and ICU admission. Trial registration https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03163095; Registered on May 22, 2017.
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- Matti Tolonen
- 1Department of Abdominal Surgery, Abdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- 2Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, Bufalini Hospital of Cesena, Cesna, Italy
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- 5Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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- 6Regional Trauma Services, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Canada
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- 1Department of Abdominal Surgery, Abdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- 7Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- 8Emergency Surgery Department, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- 9University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN USA
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- 10Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team Niguarda Hospital Milano, Milan, Italy
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- 12Phoebe and Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.,13Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- 15Division of Trauma Surgery, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP Brazil
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- 16Trauma/Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- 17Department of Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School on Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
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- 18Letterkenny University Hospital, Donegal Clinical Research Academy, Donegal, Ireland
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- 19Trauma and Critical Care Research, University of Colorado, Denver, CO USA
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- 20Department of Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- 21Acute Care, and Hepatobiliary Surgery, and Regional Trauma Services, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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- 22Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, USA.,23Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA USA
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- 24Surgery, Oncology, and Community Health Sciences, City Wide Section of General Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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- 25Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, La Jolla, California USA
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- 26Division of General Surgery Foothills Medical Centre, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- 5Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada.,10Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada.,27The Trauma Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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- 28Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- 6Regional Trauma Services, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Canada
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- 5Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada.,10Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada.,27The Trauma Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada.,29EG23 Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2T9 Canada
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Chan T, Bleszynski MS, Youssef DS, Segedi M, Chung S, Scudamore CH, Buczkowski AK. Open abdomen in liver transplantation. Am J Surg 2018; 215:782-785. [PMID: 29448990 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Damage control laparotomy with vacuum assisted closure (VAC) is used for selective cases in trauma. In liver transplantation, VAC has also been applied for management of intra-operative hemorrhage. The primary objective was to evaluate peri-operative blood loss and blood product utilization in VAC compared to primary abdominal closure (PAC) at the index transplant operation. METHODS Retrospective review of all adults undergoing deceased donor liver transplantation (2007-2011) at a single center tertiary care institution. RESULTS 201 deceased donor liver transplantations were performed, with 167 PAC and 34 VAC cases. Intra-operative blood loss (4.4L vs 10.7L), cell saver return (1399 ml vs 3998 ml), FFP (7.6U vs 15.9U) and PLT requirements (8.5U vs 18.3U), were all significantly elevated in VAC compared to PAC. VAC patients had significantly increased RBC, FFP, PLT, and total volume requirements during initial ICU admission. 30 PAC cases required on demand laparotomy and most commonly for post-operative bleeding. CONCLUSION In liver transplantation, application of VAC secondary to massive intra-operative exsanguination was safely utilized. Further evaluation is required to identify long-term morbidity and mortality.
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Coccolini F, Roberts D, Ansaloni L, Ivatury R, Gamberini E, Kluger Y, Moore EE, Coimbra R, Kirkpatrick AW, Pereira BM, Montori G, Ceresoli M, Abu-Zidan FM, Sartelli M, Velmahos G, Fraga GP, Leppaniemi A, Tolonen M, Galante J, Razek T, Maier R, Bala M, Sakakushev B, Khokha V, Malbrain M, Agnoletti V, Peitzman A, Demetrashvili Z, Sugrue M, Di Saverio S, Martzi I, Soreide K, Biffl W, Ferrada P, Parry N, Montravers P, Melotti RM, Salvetti F, Valetti TM, Scalea T, Chiara O, Cimbanassi S, Kashuk JL, Larrea M, Hernandez JAM, Lin HF, Chirica M, Arvieux C, Bing C, Horer T, De Simone B, Masiakos P, Reva V, DeAngelis N, Kike K, Balogh ZJ, Fugazzola P, Tomasoni M, Latifi R, Naidoo N, Weber D, Handolin L, Inaba K, Hecker A, Kuo-Ching Y, Ordoñez CA, Rizoli S, Gomes CA, De Moya M, Wani I, Mefire AC, Boffard K, Napolitano L, Catena F. The open abdomen in trauma and non-trauma patients: WSES guidelines. World J Emerg Surg 2018; 13:7. [PMID: 29434652 PMCID: PMC5797335 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-018-0167-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Damage control resuscitation may lead to postoperative intra-abdominal hypertension or abdominal compartment syndrome. These conditions may result in a vicious, self-perpetuating cycle leading to severe physiologic derangements and multiorgan failure unless interrupted by abdominal (surgical or other) decompression. Further, in some clinical situations, the abdomen cannot be closed due to the visceral edema, the inability to control the compelling source of infection or the necessity to re-explore (as a "planned second-look" laparotomy) or complete previously initiated damage control procedures or in cases of abdominal wall disruption. The open abdomen in trauma and non-trauma patients has been proposed to be effective in preventing or treating deranged physiology in patients with severe injuries or critical illness when no other perceived options exist. Its use, however, remains controversial as it is resource consuming and represents a non-anatomic situation with the potential for severe adverse effects. Its use, therefore, should only be considered in patients who would most benefit from it. Abdominal fascia-to-fascia closure should be done as soon as the patient can physiologically tolerate it. All precautions to minimize complications should be implemented.
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- Federico Coccolini
- General Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Viale Giovanni Ghirotti, 286, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Canada
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- General Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Viale Giovanni Ghirotti, 286, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA USA
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- Division of General Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, UC San Diego Health System, San Diego, USA
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (FCM)–Unicamp Campinas, Campinas, SP Brazil
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- General Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Viale Giovanni Ghirotti, 286, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- General Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Viale Giovanni Ghirotti, 286, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA USA
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- Second Department of Surgery, Meilahti Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Second Department of Surgery, Meilahti Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Trauma, Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis, USA
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- General and Emergency Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Harborview Medical Centre, Seattle, USA
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- General Surgery Department, Hadassah Medical Centre, Jerusalem, Israel
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- First Clinic of General Surgery, University Hospital/UMBAL/St George Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- ICU and High Care Burn Unit, Ziekenhius Netwerk Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Trauma and Surgical Services, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Tbilisi State Medical University, Kipshidze Central University Hospital, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- General Surgery Department, Letterkenny Hospital, Letterkenny, Ireland
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- Klinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie Universitätsklinikum Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Acute Care Surgery, The Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, HI USA
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- General and Trauma Surgery Department, London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, London, ON Canada
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- Département d’Anesthésie-Réanimation, CHU Bichat Claude-Bernard-HUPNVS, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, University Denis Diderot, Paris, France
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- ICU Department, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- General Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Viale Giovanni Ghirotti, 286, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- ICU Department, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Surgery Department, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Niguarda Hospital, Milano, Italy
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- General Surgery Department, Assuta Medical Centers, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- General Surgery, “General Calixto García”, Habana Medicine University, Havana, Cuba
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- Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery, Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Clin. Univ. de Chirurgie Digestive et de l’Urgence, CHUGA-CHU Grenoble Alpes UGA-Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Clin. Univ. de Chirurgie Digestive et de l’Urgence, CHUGA-CHU Grenoble Alpes UGA-Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- General and Emergency Surgery Department, Empoli Hospital, Empoli, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Örebro University Hospital and Örebro University, Orebro, Sweden
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- Pediatric Trauma Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA USA
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Sergei Kirov Military Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Unit of Digestive Surgery, HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
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- Department of Primary Care and Emergency Medicine, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW Australia
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- General Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Viale Giovanni Ghirotti, 286, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- General Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Viale Giovanni Ghirotti, 286, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- General Surgery Department, Westchester Medical Center, Westchester, NY USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, The University of Western Australia & The University of Newcastle, Perth, Australia
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- Trauma Unit, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Division of Trauma and Critical Care, LAC+USC Medical Center, University of Southern California, California, Los Angeles USA
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- General and Thoracic Surgery, Giessen Hospital, Giessen, Germany
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- Acute Care Surgery and Traumatology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Fundacion Valle del Lili, Cali, Colombia
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- Trauma and Acute Care Service, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Hospital Universitário Terezinha de Jesus, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde de Juiz de Fora (SUPREMA), Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert Trauma Center, Milwaukee, WI USA
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- Department of Surgery, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Surgery and Obs/Gyn, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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- Milpark Hospital Academic Trauma Center, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Parma Maggiore Hospital, Parma, Italy
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Arai M, Kim S, Ishii H, Hagiwara J, Kushimoto S, Yokota H. The long-term outcomes of early abdominal wall reconstruction by bilateral anterior rectus abdominis sheath turnover flap method in critically ill patients requiring open abdomen. World J Emerg Surg 2018; 13:39. [PMID: 30202428 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-018-0200-7)] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In a previous study, we reported the usefulness of early abdominal wall reconstruction using bilateral anterior rectus abdominis sheath turnover flap method (turnover flap method) in open abdomen (OA) patients in whom early primary fascial closure was difficult to achieve. However, the long-term outcomes have not been elucidated. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the procedure, particularly in terms of ventral hernia, pain, and daily activities. METHODS Between 2001 and 2013, 15 consecutive patients requiring OA after emergency laparotomy and in whom turnover flap method was applied were retrospectively identified. The long-term outcomes were evaluated based on medical records, physical examinations, CT imaging, and a ventral hernia pain questionnaire (VHPQ). RESULTS The turnover flap method was applied in 2 trauma and 13 non-trauma patients.In most of cases, primary fascial closure could not be achieved due to massive visceral edema. The turnover flap method was performed for abdominal wall reconstruction at the end of OA. The median duration of OA was 6 (range 1-42) days. One of the 15 patients died of multiple organ failure during initial hospitalization after the performance of the turnover flap method. Fourteen patients survived, and although wound infection was observed in 3 patients, none showed enteric fistula, abdominal abscess, graft infection, or ventral hernia during hospitalization. However, it was found that 1 patient developed ventral hernia during follow-up at an outpatient visit. Nine of 14 patients were alive and able to be evaluated with a VHPQ (follow-up period: median 10 years; range 3-15 years). Seven out of nine patients were satisfied with this procedure, and none complained of pain or were limited in their daily activities. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results of this study, early abdominal reconstruction using the turnover flap method can be considered to be safe and effective as an alternative technique for OA patients in whom primary fascial closure is considered difficult to achieve.
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- Masatoku Arai
- 1Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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- 1Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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- 1Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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- 1Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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- 2Division of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574 Japan
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- 1Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603 Japan
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