The use of the “open abdomen” as a technique in the management of the complex surgical
patient stems from the concept of damage control. Damage control principles underscore the …

The open abdomen is a necessary sequela after damage-control surgery or abdominal
compartment syndrome. Management of the patient in the intensive care unit continues to …

The term “open abdomen” refers to a surgically created defect in the abdominal wall that
exposes abdominal viscera. Leaving an abdominal cavity temporarily open has been well …

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

The open abdomen is a relatively new and increasingly common strategy for the
management of abdominal emergencies in both trauma and general surgery. The use of an …

The open abdomen is now a common clinical challenge in surgical intensive care units
(SICU). It is an iatrogenic complication of modern surgery, resulting from advances in the …

The development of the “damage control” concept and the utility of the open abdomen (OA)
technique in trauma, general, and vascular surgical emergencies have resulted in improved …

Background: The open abdomen technique, after both military and civilian trauma,
emergency general or vascular surgery, has been used in some form for the past 30 years …

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 is increasingly used for the treatment and prevention of abdominal
compartment syndrome. The leading non-traumatic conditions that may cause abdominal …