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Management of the open abdomen presents numerous challenges in order to contain the significant loss of protein and fluid, loss of bowel function, and loss of domain. The complication rate with an open abdomen can be as high as 50 %, and this is attributable to attempts at closing the fascia primarily excessive tension or awaiting the formation of granulation tissue or using synthetic material for bridge closure which predisposes the patient to serious wound infections.
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Madbak, F. (2015). Complications. In: Madbak, F., Dangleben, D. (eds) Options in the Management of the Open Abdomen. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1827-0_8
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