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 …

Importance Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF), enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF), and intra-
abdominal sepsis/abscess (IAS) are major challenges for surgeons caring for patients …

The management of complex abdominal problems with the open-abdomen and temporary
abdominal closure techniques has become a common and valuable tool in surgery …

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 No definitive data about open abdomen (OA) epidemiology and outcomes exist.
The World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) and the Panamerican Trauma Society …

Background: Damage control laparotomy (DCL) is a lifesaving technique initially employed
to minimize the lethal triad of coagulopathy, hypothermia, and acidosis. Recently, it has …

The management of complex abdominal problems with the 'open abdomen'(OA) technique
has become a routine procedure in surgery. The number of cases treated with an OA has …

Background: Trauma surgery is in constant evolution as is the use of damage control
laparotomy (DCL). The purpose of this study was to report the change in usage of DCL over …

During the course of the last 30 years, several authors have contributed their clinical
experience to the literature in an effort to describe the various management strategies for the …