Options in the Management of the Open Abdomen

Abstract

Includes index. This book by Madbak and Dangleben has collated lot of information that has been presented and published in many disparate arenas into a single easy to read source. In an area where there is more experience and "favorite techniques" than true evidence based answers, they provide a wealth of information along with outstanding photographic support that makes this an excellent resource for all surgeons caring for this population. Similar to many things in life, when treating patients with the open abdomen one size or methodology does not fit all and this book will assuredly contain at least one. Foreword; Preface ; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer ; Contents; List of Contributors; Chapter-1; Historical Perspective; Introduction; Skin-Only and Towel-Clip Closure; Esmarch Closure; Temporary Silos (Bogotá Bag, Sterile X-Ray Cassette Cover); Synthetic Mesh; Zipper Closure; The Wittmann Patch; The Vacuum Pack (Barker Vac Pack); Summary; References; Chapter-2; Damage Control; History; Indications; Technique; Stage 0: Prehospital and Preoperative Phase; Stage I: Operative Phase; Stage II: Resuscitative Phase in the Intensive Care Unit; Stage III: Reoperative Phase. Stage IV: Definitive Abdominal Closure PhaseSummary; References; Chapter-3; Abdominal Compartment Syndrome; Definitions; Etiology; Pathophysiology; Central Nervous System; Respiratory; Cardiovascular; Renal; Gastrointestinal; Abdominal Wall; Clinical Presentation; Diagnosis; Management; Prevention; Nonoperative Management; Operative Management; Summary; References; The "Vac Pack"; Chapter-4; Types of Closure; The Wittmann Patch; Wittmann Patch in Conjunction with the Wound VAC; Wittmann Patch in Conjunction with the Wound VAC and Sutures; Absorbable Mesh; Sure-Closure Device; ABThera. Trans-Abdominal Wall Traction (TAWT)TAWT Technique; Myofascial Release as the Probable Mechanism for TAWT Success; References; Chapter-5; The Biologics Explosion Era; Quilting; Bridging the Gap; Larger Biologics; Sequelae of the Biologic Era; References; Chapter-6; Considerations in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction; Prosthetics and Adjuncts in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction; Synthetic Mesh; Biologic Mesh; Technique; Vacuum-Assisted Closure; Tissue Expansion; Autologous Options for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction; Skin Grafting; Component Separation; Technique. Local and Distant Muscle and Fascial FlapsFree Flaps; References; Chapter-7; Endoscopic Component Separation for Ventral Hernia Repair; Introduction; Review of Abdominal Wall Physiology; Abdominal Wall Musculature; Abdominal Wall Vasculature; Abdominal Wall Innervation; Impact of Abdominal Wall Hernia on Abdominal Wall Mechanics; Open Hernia Repairs and Components Separation Techniques; Primary Hernia Repair; Component Separation Techniques; Subcutaneous Endoscopic Component Separation Technique; Endoscopic Component Separation: "Inter-Oblique" Techniques; Conclusions; References; Chapter-8. ComplicationsFistulae, Wound Infections, Abscesses; References; Index.