The Open Abdomen - Department of Surgery at SUNY Downstate ...
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Temporary Abdominal Closure<br />
• Easy to apply, inexpensive<br />
• Contains abdominal viscera during transport<br />
• Decreases bowel edema<br />
• Assists with evacu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> abdominal fluid<br />
• Prevents adhesions and abd wall retraction<br />
• Allows for expansion <strong>of</strong> abdominal contents
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