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Introduction
Shark Fin Technique for Temporary Abdominal Closure for the Management of Open Abdomen
Temporary abdominal closure (TAC) is a way to protect the open abdomen (OA) during the open phase.
NPWT is widely used to support the management of OA as TAC.
In this short training video a novel technique for using RENASYS◊ AB Abdominal Dressing Kit with Soft Port is shown to facilitate TAC in the management of OA and ensure fascial closure when ready.
Pre-requisites
- Good knowledge of management of open abdomen
What you will learn
- How to use RENASYS AB abdominal dressing kit with Soft Port to create the Shark Fin technique to provide temporary abdominal closure after open abdomen
- When and why is this technique useful
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