Burst Abdomen
Conditions
Keywords
tension suture, burst abdomen
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term effects of repair of burst abdomen by both primary repair and component separation. The main question it aims to answer is: Does component separation lower postoperative complications ?
Detailed description
to compare between 2 common techniques for management of burst abdomen
Interventions
component separation for management of burst abdomen
management of burst abdomen by primary repair
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* adult patients (≥18 years) underwent PCS+TAR+MA or primary suture with tension sutures for complete burst abdomen
Exclusion criteria
* 1\. BA grade 1B, 2, 3, and 4 (n=17), * \< 18 years (n=2) * Primary laparotomy performed through a non-midline incision (n=4) * Open abdomen (n=5)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| wound infection | 30 days |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| incisional hernia | 5 years |