AIMC Topic: Abdominal Wound Closure Techniques

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Emergent laparotomy and temporary abdominal closure for the cirrhotic patient.

The Journal of surgical research
BACKGROUND: Temporary abdominal closure (TAC) may be performed for cirrhotic patients undergoing emergent laparotomy. The effects of cirrhosis on physiologic parameters, resuscitation requirements, and outcomes following TAC are unknown. We hypothesi...