Options in the Management of the Open Abdomen:

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...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
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Online Access:UBR01
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Summary: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 possible answer to your patient's problem. One of the more unique aspects of this textbook is its detailed "How to" approach for the wide variety of techniques utilized in the management of the open abdomen. While there may be no consensus as to what constitutes the optimal management of the open abdomen, this book articulates a number of options and their advantages. Most importantly, it provides high quality photographs that enhance the step by step "How to" approach of the text. More recent developments including using biologic mesh, implementing complex abdominal wall reconstruction and utilizing minimally invasive endoscopic techniques are described. This book is not only appropriate for all practicing surgeons that deal with this complex issue, but is also relevant for residents and fellows who are just getting their first exposure to open abdomens
Item Description:Historical Perspective -- Damage Control -- Abdominal Compartment Syndrome -- Types of Closure.- The Biologics Explosion Era.- Considerations in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.- Endoscopic Component Separation for Ventral Hernia Repair.- Complications
Physical Description:XVIII, 82 p. 35 illus., 34 illus. in color
ISBN:9781493918270
DOI:10.1007/978-1-4939-1827-0

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