The ‘sandwich technique’ in the management of the open abdomen

✍ Scribed by Mr M. Schein; R. Saadia; J. R. Jamieson; G. A. G. Decker

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1986
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 232 KB
• Volume: 73
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0007-1323
• DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800730514

✦ Synopsis

Abstract
A management technique of the open abdominal wound is described. It consists of a ‘sandwich’ composed of a Marlex mesh and an Op-Site wound dressing with interposition of suction tubes. Such a technique prevents evisceration, protects the skin, decreases evaporation, allows accurate fluid replacement, facilitates nursing and adds to the patient's comfort.