The Open Abdomen - Department of Surgery at SUNY Downstate ...
The Open Abdomen - Department of Surgery at SUNY Downstate ...
The Open Abdomen - Department of Surgery at SUNY Downstate ...
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Mesh closure<br />
• Absorbable<br />
– Cheaper, readily available<br />
– Low primary fascial closure r<strong>at</strong>es (18-38%)<br />
– Used in cases <strong>of</strong> planned ventral hernia<br />
• Non-absorbable<br />
– Expensive<br />
– Improved fascial closure r<strong>at</strong>es (33-89%)<br />
– High enterocutaneous fistula r<strong>at</strong>e (6-18%)
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