This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Vacuum-assisted closure in severe abdominal sepsis with, or without retention sutured sequential fascial closure: a clinical trial. Surgery 2010; 148: 947-953.
Published: 2nd February 2011
Authors: Pliakos I, Papavramidis TS, Mihalopoulos N, Koulouris H, Kesisoglou I, Sapalidis K et al. et al.
Conclusion
Of 53 patients randomized, 30 were available for analysis. Subsequent abdominal closure was possible in 14 patients who had the sequential fascial suture method, compared to only six who had vacuum closure alone (P=0.005), with commensurate reduction in hospital stay: 12 vs. 18 days, P=0.0001.
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