Table 2.
Demographics and surgical details of 19 open abdomen cases
| Features | DFC achieved (n=12) | DFC not achieved (n=7) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age (range) | 62.5 (19–75) | 63.0 (36–69) |
| Co-morbidities | ||
| Ischaemic heart disease | 4 (33%) | 3 (43%) |
| Malignancy | 6 (50%) | 1 (14%) |
| Hypertension | 2 (17%) | 1 (14%) |
| Hypothyroidism | 1 (8%) | 2 (29%) |
| Stroke | 1 (8%) | 1 (14%) |
| Indication for TAC | ||
| Intra-abdominal sepsis | 12 (100%) | 5 (71%) |
| Planned relook | 5 (42%) | 5 (71%) |
| Concerns over ACS | 3 (25%) | 0 (0%) |
| Index TAC technique | ||
| Bogota bag | 6 (50%) | 1 (14%) |
| OpSite® sheet/sandwich | 4 (33%) | 5 (71%) |
| NPWT | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| MMFT | 1 (8%) | 1 (14%) |
| Loose gauze packing | 1 (8%) | 0 (0%) |
| Secondary TAC technique | ||
| Bogota bag | 4 (33%) | 0 (0%) |
| OpSite® sheet/sandwich | 0 (0%) | 3 (43%) |
| NPWT | 5 (42%) | 3 (43%) |
| MMFT | 3 (25%) | 1 (14%) |
| Complications | ||
| Death | 0 (0%) | 2 (29%) |
| Pneumonia | 3 (25%) | 2 (29%) |
| Multiorgan dysfunction | 1 (8%) | 2 (29%) |
| Small bowel fistula | 0 (0%) | 1 (14%) |
DFC = definitive fascial closure; TAC = temporary abdominal closure; ACS = abdominal compartment syndrome; NPWT = negative pressure wound therapy; MMFT = mesh mediated fascial traction.