Repair of traumatic abdominal wall defect / 中华消化外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Repair for traumatic abdominal wall defect (TAWD) is a complex subject to be investigated.No consensus in the management of the subject has currently been reached,and the individualized treatment is performed based on TAWD.There are four kinds of type in repair of TAWD according to characteristics of the defect:(1) repair of traumatic full abdominal wall defect,(2) immediate repair of traumatic abdominal wall myofascial defect,(3) delayed repair of TAWD,(4) management of abdominal open following traumatic abdominal compartment syndrome.The concept and practice of treatment for TAWD will be gradually improved and perfect with development of new techniques and materials.