Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (3): 523-526.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.03.035

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Application of temporary abdominal closure materials and techniques in abdominal wall defects

Shao Jian-chuan1,2, Han Yan1   

  1. 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University of Chinese PLA, Xi’an   710032, Shaanxi Province, China
    2Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, the 175 Hospital of PLA (Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University), Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Nanjing Military Area Command of Chinese PLA, Zhangzhou   363000, Fujian Province, China
  • Received:2010-07-20 Revised:2010-10-29 Online:2011-01-15 Published:2011-01-15
  • Contact: Han Yan, Doctor, Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University of Chinese PLA, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China hanyan@fmmu.edu.cn
  • About author:Shao Jian-chuan, Physician, Department of Plastic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University of Chinese PLA, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China; Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, the 175 Hospital of PLA (Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University), Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Nanjing Military Area Command of Chinese PLA, Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian Province, China porsheman@qq.com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The treatment for abdominal defects is one of the problems of surgical treatment, especially primary closure is really a challenge to surgeons. As the surgical concept of defect control develops, and many technique and materials of temporary abdominal closure appear, some effective treatments for abdominal defects are emerged to solve this problem.
OBJECTIVE: To review the current status of temporary abdominal closure materials and techniques in abdominal wall defects.
METHODS: A computer-based online search of PubMed database (1986/2010) and CNKI (2005/2010) was retrieved with key words of “abdomen, abdominal wall, abdominal injuries/surgery, laparotomy, temporary abdominal closure, patch, vacuum-assisted closure, wound healing” in English and in Chinese. A total of 278 literatures were collected through computer retrieval, excluding irrelevant, obsolete, repeated and similar researches, finally 31 standard literatures were included.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The application of temporary abdominal closure is an important treatment of abdominal wall defects, it can improve the prognosis and increase the cure rate. There are various materials and techniques of temporary abdominal closure with advantages and disadvantages, and each one has its own indications. The use of specific material and operative technique should base on the principles and specific conditions of patients.

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