Observational analysis found associations between late closure of the open abdomen and contamination in emergency surgery, suggesting negative pressure wound therapy may improve outcomes.
Late closure of the OA for IAI may significantly associate with EAF and frozen abdomen. In these challenging scenarios NPWT specific properties may be leveraged to address complex anatomical situations, extensive contamination, or the need for targeted wound-healing responses.
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