Damage control resuscitation may lead to postoperative intra-abdominal hypertension or
abdominal compartment syndrome. These conditions may result in a vicious, self …

The open abdomen (OA) is defined as intentional decision to leave the fascial edges of the
abdomen un-approximated after laparotomy (laparostomy). The abdominal contents are …

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 …

Introduction No definitive data describing associations between cases of Open Abdomen
(OA) and Entero-atmospheric fistulae (EAF) exist. The World Society of Emergency Surgery …

BACKGROUND A part of damage-control laparotomy is to leave the fascial edges and the
skin open to avoid abdominal compartment syndrome and allow further explorations. This …

BACKGROUND The open abdomen technique may be used in critically ill patients to
manage abdominal injury, reduce the septic complications, and prevent the abdominal …

Background The open abdomen is an innovation that greatly improved surgical
understanding of damage control, temporary abdominal closure, staged abdominal …

Background Failure to achieve primary fascial closure (PFC) after damage control
laparotomy is costly and carries great morbidity. We hypothesized that time from the initial …

An essential component of the concept of" Damage control surgery", laparostomy is the
procedure by which the abdomen is deliberately abandoned open, the visceroperitoneal …

This comprehensive review aims to provide a practical guide for intensivists, focusing on
enhancing patient care associated with nosocomial peritonitis (NP). It explores the …