TNP-assisted fascial closure in a patient with acute abdomen and abdominal compartment syndrome

S Gourgiotis; C Villias; C Benetatos; A Tsakiris; C Parisis; S Aloizos; N S Salemis

doi:10.12968/jowc.2009.18.2.38745

TNP-assisted fascial closure in a patient with acute abdomen and abdominal compartment syndrome

J Wound Care. 2009 Feb;18(2):65-7. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2009.18.2.38745.

Authors

S Gourgiotis¹, C Villias, C Benetatos, A Tsakiris, C Parisis, S Aloizos, N S Salemis

Affiliation

¹ Second Surgical Department, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Greece. [email protected]

PMID: 19418783
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2009.18.2.38745

Abstract

Topical negative pressure was applied to prevent abdominal compartment syndrome in a patient following surgery for an acute abdomen. It delayed fascial closure, protected the underlying bowel and facilitated abdominal re-entry.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Abdomen, Acute / etiology
Abdomen, Acute / surgery*
Abdominal Cavity*
Aged
Bandages
Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis
Compartment Syndromes / etiology
Compartment Syndromes / therapy*
Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy / adverse effects
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / methods*
Obesity / complications
Postoperative Care / methods
Skin Care / methods
Treatment Outcome
Wound Healing*