Table 1.
Patient characteristics and Co-morbidities.
| Total | n = 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 5 | 56% |
| Female | 4 | 44% |
| Age (years) | 52 ± 20 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26 ± 4 | |
| Reason for OA | ||
| Imminent ACS | 9 | 100% |
| Etiology | ||
| ARDS | 2 | 22% |
| ARDS + ECMO | 3 | 33% |
| Peritonitis | 2 | 22% |
| Bowel ischemia | 1 | 11% |
| Bleeding | 1 | 11% |
| ASA | ||
| III | 3 | 33% |
| IV | 5 | 56% |
| V | 1 | 11% |
| Previous Abd. Surgery | 6 | 67% |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | 11% |
| Myocardial disease | 4 | 44% |
| Art. Hypertension | 3 | 33% |
| COPD | 2 | 22% |
| Renal insufficiency | 3 | 33% |
| ICU Treatment (prior to first surgery) | ||
| Dialysis | 6 | 67% |
| Ventilation | 8 | 89% |
| ECMO | 3 | 33% |
| Antibiotics | 9 | 100% |
| Vasopressors | 8 | 89% |
BMI, body mass index; OA, open abdomen; ACS, abdominal compartment syndrome; ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome; ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; ASA, American society of anesthesiologists; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ICU, intensive care unit.