temporary abdominal closure

Case Series

Clinical Observations in Patients With Open Abdomens Managed With Negative Pressure Therapy Using a Perforated Foam Dressing: A Limited Case Series With Brief Literature Review

01/19/2021

Marc R. Matthews , MD, FACS, MS;

Luis Fernandez , MD, KHS, KCOEG, FACS, FASAS, FCCP;

This study assessed the clinical use and outcomes of a next-generation perforated polyurethane foam dressing that has been developed for use with open abdomen negative pressure therapy.

This study assessed the clinical...

01/19/2021

Wounds

Original Research

Intraabdominal Lavage of Hypochlorous Acid: A New Paradigm for the Septic and Open Abdomen

04/01/2020

Marc R. Matthews , MD, FACS, MS;

Lawton Seal ;

Luis G. Fernández ;

This case series illustrates the capability, safety, and clinical effectiveness of TAC/NPWTi-d with hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solution.

This case series illustrates the...

04/01/2020

Wounds

Initial Clinical Experience Using Next Generation Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy

Background: Temporary abdominal closure (TAC) can be utilized in patients with open abdomen due to severe abdominal infection, trauma, and abdominal compartment syndrome when abdomin...

Luis Fernandez , MD, KHS, KCOEG, FACS, FASAS, FCCP;

Marc R. Mathews ;

07/15/2019