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Management of Open Abdomen

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Abstract

Damage control laparotomy and the management of an open abdomen are important concepts for general surgeons. The surgical management of the open abdomen and, subsequent definitive closure, is complex. This chapter provides a decision-making algorithm to identify the appropriate closure/management technique with respect to patient-specific conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationClinical Algorithms in General Surgery
Subtitle of host publicationA Practical Guide
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media
Pages809-811
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9783319984971
ISBN (Print)9783319984964
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

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