Strategies for modulating the inflammatory response after decompression from abdominal compartment syndrome

Strategies for modulating the inflammatory response after decompression from abdominal compartment syndrome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Management of the open abdomen is an increasingly common part of surgical practice. The purpose of this review is to examine the scientific background for the use of temporary abdominal closure (TAC) in the open abdomen as a way to m...

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Main Authors: Shah Shinil K, Jimenez Fernando, Letourneau Phillip A, Walker Peter A, Moore-Olufemi Stacey D, Stewart Randolph H, Laine Glen A, Cox Charles S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Compartment syndromes
Decompression
Laparotomy
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
Negative pressure dressings
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/20/1/25

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