Review Article
Techniques for Abdominal Wall Closure after Damage Control Laparotomy: From Temporary Abdominal Closure to Early/Delayed Fascial Closure—A Review
Table 2
Risks associated with open abdomen.
| Local effects | Systemic effects |
| Gastrointestinal fistula formation | Systemic inflammatory response | Intra-abdominal abscesses | Derangement of fluid and electrolyte balance | Abdominal infection | Sepsis | Adhesions causing bowel obstruction | Capillary leak | Adhesions precluding subsequent surgery and/or primary closure | Catabolic state | Fascial retraction |
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