Closure of the Abdomen With Through-and-Through Silver Wire Sutures in Cases of Acute Abdominal Emergencies

Reid, Mont R.; Zinninger, M. M.; Merrell, Paul

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“…Small-diameter sutures concentrate force and pressure at the STI, leading to acute or chronic suture pull-through and surgical failure. 11 Many materials have been implanted in an attempt to achieve a reliable high-tension closure including silver wire, 12 dermal autograft strips, 13 and collagen ribbon. 14 The spacing of sutures to avoid tearing has intensely investigated.…”

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Mesh Sutured Repairs of Abdominal Wall Defects

Lanier

Dumanian

Jordan

et al. 2016

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Mesh Sutured Repairs of Abdominal Wall Defects

Lanier

Dumanian

Jordan

et al. 2016

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…Fueron introducidas por Reid et al 19 para evitar la evisceración, pero generan diferentes problemas. Cuando las suturas son demasiado atirantadas pueden producir necrosis de la herida por isquemia de la pared abdominal; en tal caso, retienen el contenido abdominal, pero pueden exacerbar un síndrome compartimental abdominal y/o verse implicadas en el desarrollo de fístulas enterocutáneas, incluso cuando se ha tenido cuidado de colocarlas extraperitonealmente 20 ( fig.…”

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El cierre temporal de la cavidad abdominal: una revisión

Escusol¹

2015

Revista Hispanoamericana de Hernia

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información del artículoPalabras clave: Abdomen abierto Cierre temporal Síndrome compartimental abdominal Cirugía de control de daños r e s u m e n El cierre temporal de la cavidad abdominal forma parte del tratamiento de situaciones en las que existe riesgo de desarrollo o presencia de un síndrome compartimental abdominal o de infecciones intraabdominales severas, y se utiliza también en la cirugía de control de daños y ante grandes defectos de la pared abdominal. Aunque puede resultar enormemente beneficioso, no está exento de complicaciones, lo que se ha traducido en la búsqueda de técnicas que minimicen o excluyan las consecuencias del abdomen abierto, objetivo aún no alcanzado. En el presente trabajo hemos realizado una revisión de las diferentes indicaciones y métodos utilizados para el cierre temporal y el cierre definitivo de la fascia, con sus posibles ventajas e inconvenientes, mostrando la situación actual en este campo. Open abdomen Temporary abdominal closure Abdominal compartment syndrome Damage control surgery a b s t r a c tAs part of the treatment procedure when there is a risk or presence of compartment syndrome or serious intraabdominal infection, the abdominal cavity may need to be temporarily closed. Temporary abdominal closure may also be required during trauma surgery for a large abdominal wall defect or damage control. However, this procedure, although extremely useful, is not without complications and this has prompted the search for a technique that will somehow avoid or minimize the consequences of an open abdomen. In this paper, we review the state of the topic including different indications and methods used for both temporary and definitive closure of the fascia, and discuss their possible benefits or shortcomings.

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“…Other noteworthy medical applications of silver include wire or coated suture [1,4,5], topical therapy for osteocutaneous fistulae, and foil coverings for burn wounds [2]. For example, Sims used silver wire to close vesicovaginal fistulae in post-partum women when closure with silk sutures had failed [1,5].…”

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Use of Silver in the Prevention and Treatment of Infections: Silver Review

Politano

Campbell

Rosenberger

et al. 2013

Surgical Infections

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Background: The use of silver for the treatment of various maladies or to prevent the transmission of infection dates back to at least 4000 b.c.e. Medical applications are documented in the literature throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The bactericidal activity of silver is well established. Silver nitrate was used topically throughout the 1800s for the treatment of burns, ulcerations, and infected wounds, and although its use declined after World War II and the advent of antibiotics, Fox revitalized its use in the form of silver sulfadiazine in 1968. Method: Review of the pertinent English-language literature. Results: Since Fox's work, the use of topical silver to reduce bacterial burden and promote healing has been investigated in the setting of chronic wounds and ulcers, post-operative incision dressings, blood and urinary catheter designs, endotracheal tubes, orthopedic devices, vascular prostheses, and the sewing ring of prosthetic heart valves. The beneficial effects of silver in reducing or preventing infection have been seen in the topical treatment of burns and chronic wounds and in its use as a coating for many medical devices. However, silver has been unsuccessful in certain applications, such as the Silzone heart valve. In other settings, such as orthopedic hardware coatings, its benefit remains unproved. Conclusion: Silver remains a reasonable addition to the armamentarium against infection and has relatively few side effects. However, one should weigh the benefits of silver-containing products against the known side effects and the other options available for the intended purpose when selecting the most appropriate therapy.

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Closure of the Abdomen With Through-and-Through Silver Wire Sutures in Cases of Acute Abdominal Emergencies

Cited by 24 publications

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Mesh Sutured Repairs of Abdominal Wall Defects

Mesh Sutured Repairs of Abdominal Wall Defects

El cierre temporal de la cavidad abdominal: una revisión

Use of Silver in the Prevention and Treatment of Infections: Silver Review

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