Options in the Management of the Open Abdomen

Description

• Richly illustrated with color images and illustrations
• Written by specialists in their respective fields
• Options for difficult cases discussed in detail

This book by Madbak and Dangleben has collated lot of information that has been presented and published in many disparate arenas into a single easy to read source. In an area where there is more experience and “favorite techniques” than true evidence based answers, they provide a wealth of information along with outstanding photographic support that makes this an excellent resource for all surgeons caring for this population. Similar to many things in life, when treating patients with the open abdomen one size or methodology does not fit all and this book will assuredly contain at least one possible answer to your patient’s problem.

One of the more unique aspects of this textbook is its detailed “How to” approach for the wide variety of techniques utilized in the management of the open abdomen. While there may be no consensus as to what constitutes the optimal management of the open abdomen, this book articulates a number of options and their advantages. Most importantly, it provides high quality photographs that enhance the step by step “How to” approach of the text. More recent developments including using biologic mesh, implementing complex abdominal wall reconstruction and utilizing minimally invasive endoscopic techniques are described. This book is not only appropriate for all practicing surgeons that deal with this complex issue, but is also relevant for residents and fellows who are just getting their first exposure to open abdomens.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner

Keywords » Abdominal Compartment Sydrome - Abdominal Wall Reconstruction - Abthera - Barker Vac Pack - Biologic Mesh - Bogota Bag - Bowel edema - Component Seperation - Damage Control - Decompressive Laparotomy - Endoscopy - Fistulae - History - Laparoscopy - Large Xenoderm matrix - Operative Stages - STSG - Sepsis - Synthetic Mesh - TAWT - Wittmann patch - Zipper Closure - abscess - bladder pressure - enteroatmospheric - enterocutaneous - hernia - infection

Related subjects » Medicine - Surgery

Authors

Dale A. Dangleben, MD
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Physician Group
Allentown, PA
USA

Firas G. Madbak, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Perelman School of Medicine
Trauma & Surgical Critical Care
The Reading Hospital
West Reading, PA
USA