Open Abdomen: A Comprehensive Practical Manual (Hot Topics in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma)

Description:

This book is the first available practical manual on the open abdomen. Practicing physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and physiotherapists will find in it a ready source of information on all aspects of open abdomen management in a wide variety of settings. The coverage includes, for example, the open abdomen in trauma, intra-abdominal sepsis, and acute pancreatitis, step-by-step descriptions of different techniques with the aid of high-quality color figures, guidance on potential complications and their management, and features of management in different age groups. The book contents illustrate the most recent innovations and drawing upon a thorough and up-to-date literature review. Useful tips and tricks are highlighted, and the book is designed to support in daily decision making. The authors include worldwide opinion leaders in the field, guaranteeing the high scientific value of the content.

Table of Contents:

1. Open Abdomen: Historical Notes

2. Basic Research in Open Abdomen

3. Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdominal Compartment

4. The Open Abdomen: Balancing Pathophysiologic Benefits and Risks in the Era of Improved Resuscitation Practices

5. Indications for Open Abdomen in the Non-trauma Setting

6. The Open Abdomen in Trauma

7. Open Abdomen in Patients with Abdominal Sepsis

8. Open Abdomen in Acute Pancreatitis

9. The Open Abdomen in Non-traumatic Vascular Emergencies

10. The Management of the Open Abdomen: The Temporary Closure Systems

11. The Role of Instillation in Open Abdomen Management

12. The Open Abdomen in Infants and Children

13. Intensive Care Unit Management of the Adult Open Abdomen

14. Management of the Open Abdomen in PICU

15. Nutritional Support in Patients with an Open Abdomen

16. The Nursing Management of Open Abdomen Patients

17. Open Abdomen Complications: Prevention and Management

18. Mistakes in the Open Abdomen

19. Definitive Closure, Long-Term Results, and Management of Ventral Hernia

20. Biological Prosthesis for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

21. Rehabilitative Process, Functional Impairment, and Quality of Life

22. Results of Treatment with an Open Abdomen and Future Directions