ArticleLangenbeck's archives of surgery2022
Vertical traction device prevents abdominal wall retraction and facilitates early primary fascial closure of septic and non-septic open abdomen.
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- FasciotensHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Serial Bogota bag tightening: A pragmatic advance in open abdomen management for resource-limited settings.World journal of gastrointestinal pharmacology and therapeutics · 2026Article
- Low-cost dynamic fascial traction using serial Bogota bag tightening in open abdomen management: A prospective randomized study.World journal of gastrointestinal pharmacology and therapeutics · 2026Article
- A traction suture for abdominal wall closure in large incisional hernias: a prospective analysis of the "suitcase technique" - a simple horizontal offloading z-suture for gradual myofascial approximation.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Mesh-mediated fascial traction for open abdomen management to prevent planned ventral hernias: a retrospective cohort.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2025Article
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- Safety and efficacy of prophylactic onlay resorbable synthetic mesh with a comprehensive wound bundle at laparotomy closure in high-risk emergency abdominal surgery: an observational study.World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2025Observational
- Early results from the use of an innovative vertical fascial traction system for the management of patients with open abdomen.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
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- Case Report: Tissue Expanders-Another Tool in the Armamentarium for the Treatment of Complex Ventral Hernia.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2024Article
- Evaluating a novel vertical traction device for early closure in open abdomen management: a consecutive case series.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeOne of the major challenges in the management of patients with septic and non-septic open abdomen (OA) is to control abdominal wall retraction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a novel vertical traction device (VTD) on primary fascial closure (PFC) and prevention of fascial retraction.
methodsTwenty patients treated with OA were included in this retrospective multicenter study. All patients were initially stabilized with laparostomy and the abdomen temporarily sealed either with a Bogotá bag or a negative pressure wound therapy system (NPWT).
resultsThe mean duration of OA and fascia-to-fascia distance (FTF) prior to the VTD application were 3 days and 15 cm, respectively. At relook laparotomy 48 h after VTD implementation, the mean FTF distance significantly decreased to 10 cm (p = 0.0081). In all cases, PFC was achieved after a mean period of 7 days. Twelve patients received the VTD in combination with a NPWT, whereas in eight patients, the device was combined with an alternative temporary abdominal closure system (TAC). Although not statistically significant, the FTF distance remarkably decreased in both groups at relook laparotomy 48 h following the device implementation. The mean periods of PFC for patients with septic and non-septic OA were comparable (7.5 vs. 7 days). During follow-up, two patients developed an incisional hernia.
conclusionVertical traction device prevents fascial retraction and facilitates early PFC in OA. In combination with NPWT, rapid fascial closure of large abdominal defects can be achieved.
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