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A descriptive analysis of skin-only closure and Bogota bag techniques for achieving complete fascial closure in damage control abdominal surgery
BackgroundTemporary abdominal closure (TAC) techniques are essential in managing open abdomen cases, particularly in damage control surgery....
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Achieving fascial closure with preoperative botulinum toxin injections in abdominal wall reconstruction: outcomes from a high-volume center
Preoperative injection of Botulinum Toxin A (Botox) has been described as an adjunctive therapy to facilitate fascial closure of large hernia defects...
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Small bites versus large bites during fascial closure of midline laparotomies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeIncisional ventral hernias (IVH) are common after laparotomies, with up to 20% incidence in 12 months, increasing up to 60% at 3–5 years....
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Hypertonic saline infusion does not improve the chance of primary fascial closure after damage control laparotomy: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPrevious observational studies showed higher rates of abdominal wall closure with the use of hypertonic saline in trauma patients with...
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Retrorectus mesh reinforcement of ileostomy site fascial closure: stoma closure and reinforcement (SCAR) trial phase I/II results
PurposeLoop ileostomy (LI) is commonly employed during colorectal surgeries to reduce the consequences of anastomotic leak. Unfortunately, LI is...
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Vertical traction device prevents abdominal wall retraction and facilitates early primary fascial closure of septic and non-septic open abdomen
PurposeOne of the major challenges in the management of patients with septic and non-septic open abdomen (OA) is to control abdominal wall...
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The effect on incisional hernia of absorbable barbed suture for midline fascial closure in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal and gastric cancers: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundIncisional hernia following abdominal surgery is a frequent complication of midline laparotomy. This complication is strongly associated...
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Fascial Arthroplastic Ossiculoplasty – A New Technique of Ossicular Reconstruction
Objective: Ossicular reconstruction with autologous materials has been practised for a long time, but the procedure may lead to stiffness of joints...
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The Role of Suprapubic Superficial Fascial System Reconstruction During Repair of Adult-Acquired Buried Penis
BackgroundAdult-Acquired Buried Penis is a disorder associated with systemic obesity that confers increased risks of malignancy, sexual dysfunction,...
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Comparison of two fascial defect closure methods for laparoscopic incisional hernia repair
PurposeCurrently there is no consensus regarding the optimal surgical approach to an incisional hernia measuring less than 10 cm. Certain hernia...
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Use of a new vertical traction device for early traction-assisted staged closure of congenital abdominal wall defects: a prospective series of 16 patients
PurposeAbdominal wall closure in patients with giant omphalocele (GOC) and complicated gastroschisis (GS) remains to be a surgical challenge. To...
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Factors Associated with Inability to Perform Delayed Primary Fascial Closure of Open Abdomen in Trauma Patients: a Retrospective Observational Study
It is advised that we should never hesitate in leaving the abdomen open when required. However, once the patient is stabilised, we should close it as...
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Revisiting abdominal closure in mesenteric ischemia: is there an association with outcome?
PurposeCurrent guidelines advocate liberal use of delayed abdominal closure in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) undergoing laparotomy....
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The Efficacy of VAMMFT Compared to "Bogota Bag" in Achieving Sheath Closure Following Temporary Abdominal Closure at Index Laparotomy for Trauma
IntroductionThe open abdomen (OA) is a necessary component of damage control surgery and closure is often challenging. Our aim was to review our...
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Does the angle of trocar insertion affect the fascial defect caused? A porcine model
IntroductionWith an incidence of 0–5.2%, trocar site hernias frequently occur following laparoscopy. It is unclear to what extent the angle of trocar...
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Assessment of myofascial medialization following intraoperative fascial traction (IFT) in a cadaveric model
PurposeIntraoperative fascial traction (IFT) for the treatment of large ventral hernias and loss of domain (LOD) hernias is a promising tool in...
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Outcomes following radical inguinal lymphadenectomy for penile cancer using a fascial-sparing surgical technique
PurposeTo describe our surgical technique and report the oncological outcomes and complication rates using a fascial-sparing radical inguinal...
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State-of-the-art abdominal wall reconstruction and closure
Open ventral hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed by general surgeons. Appropriate patient selection and preoperative...
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Double collagen matrix grafting for dural closure in microvascular decompression: an alternative use of autologous fascial grafting
BackgroundWatertight dural closure is a crucial step in preventing postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak and subsequent infection in posterior...
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Do Outcomes Differ Between Thoracic Epidurals and Continuous Fascial Plane Blocks in Adults Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery?
Purpose of ReviewThe thoracic epidural has historically been regarded as the gold standard for the management of post-operative pain in patients...
