Revisiting abdominal closure in mesenteric ischemia: is there an association with outcome?
Jefferson A Proaño-ZamudioDias ArgandykovAngela RenneAnthony GebranAnder Dorken-GallastegiCharudutt N ParanjapeHaytham M A KaafaraniDavid R KingGeorge C VelmahosJohn O HwabejirePublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2022)
The delayed fascial closure technique was associated with increased mortality compared to immediate fascial closure. These findings do not support the blanket incorporation of delayed closure in mesenteric ischemia care or its previously advocated liberal use.