Abstract Aims Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare phenomenon characterised by encasement and obstruction of the bowel thickened peritoneum. In our centre, EPS laparotomies are typically managed with open abdomen (OA) planned relook at 24-48 hours. The aim study was to compare ABTHERATM negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) packing (betadine-soaked gauze) as temporary abdominal c...

conclusions it is important to keep in mind that even peritoneal involvement may be seen despite intact hepatic cysts. careful excision of these cysts is the treatment of choice. case presentation a 40-year-old man was referred to the emergency department with dull and intermittent periumbilical pain in the left and right lower quadrant regions accompanied by moderate tenderness and rebound wit...

Abstract Aim This study evaluates the versatility and performance of a novel adhesive for atraumatic hernia mesh fixation. The TISSIUM is biodegradable biocompatible viscous liquid that can be precisely applied to different tissue mesh.1 Once in place, surgeon utilizes light probe polymerize adhesive, creating flexible elastomeric connection provides strong, durable Materials Methods when used ...

conclusions vacuum-assisted abdominal closure is a good technique for temporary abdominal closure. in patients who are unable to achieve fascial closure, skin closure alone is safe. results after 157 trauma laparotomies, 35 (22%) were open abdomen cases with an average injury severity score was 35. ninety-four percent of open abdomens occurred after damage-control surgery. temporary vacuum-assi...

Sternal non-union is a severe complication of sternotomy closure following open heart surgeries. Healing problems typically occur in 0.3% to 5% of patients. Technetium-99m methylene diphosphonate (99mTc-MDP) bone scintigraphy has been used to assess bone nonunion to predict the healing response for proper management.  In this report, we present the case of a marked sternal nonunio...