Vacuum-Assisted Abdominal Closure in Surgical Emergency: A Single Institution Experience Treating a Cohort with a Prevalence of Faecal Peritonitis

Vacuum-assisted abdominal closure (VAAC) has evolved as a promising method for treatment of emergent surgical patients. The aim of the study was an assessment of the complication rate and outcomes following routine application of VAAC in a cohort of patients suffering predominantly with peritonitis...

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Main Authors: Skicko Dmitrijs, Gabrāne Baiba, Pupelis Guntars, Šuba Oļegs, Plaudis Haralds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2021-04-01
Series:Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B, Natural Sciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/prolas-2021-0020