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

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

S Gourgiotis  1 , C Villias, C Benetatos, A Tsakiris, C Parisis, S Aloizos, N S Salemis
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TNP-assisted fascial closure in a patient with acute abdomen and abdominal compartment syndrome

S Gourgiotis et al. J Wound Care. 2009 Feb.

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.

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