Dynamic Fascial Closure With Vacuum-Assisted Wound Closure and Mesh-Mediated Fascial Traction (VAWCM) Treatment of the Open Abdomen-An Updated Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Several different temporary abdominal closure techniques are described in the context of open abdomen treatment. Techniques based on dynamic fascial closure combined with negative pressure therapy have gained popularity and seem to result in the highest fascial closure rates without increased complications and are highlighted in recent guidelines and recommendations. One dynamic closure technique is the vacuum-assisted wound closure and mesh-mediated fascial traction (VAWCM) technique, first described in 2007. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the VAWCM technique regarding a number of short- and long-term results. Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases for articles pub

SUBMITTER: Petersson P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7674165 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature