An open and closed case: timing of closure following laparostomy.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
S GrangerA Pullyblank

Abstract

Laparostomy is important in the management of patients with intra-abdominal gastrointestinal catastrophe or trauma. It carries significant risk and is resource intensive, both in terms of nursing and surgically. The main goal is to achieve prompt myofascial closure (MFC) in order to minimise morbidity and mortality. Early MFC was initially defined as within 2-3 weeks but there is growing evidence that this should be measured in days. Retrospective analysis was undertaken of laparostomy cases between 2016 and 2018 at an acute trust and trauma centre serving a population of 500,000. Indication, duration of open abdomen (OA), number of relook procedures and consultant presence were examined to see whether they affected MFC rates, morbidity and mortality. Overall, 76 laparostomies were performed during the 3-year study period. The most common indication was peritonitis (68.4%). As duration of OA and number of relook procedures increased, the chances of MFC fell significantly. After day 1, MFC rates fell by 20% with each subsequent 24 hours. Leaving the abdomen open primarily at index procedure compared with performing laparostomy following a postoperative complication was associated with significantly higher MFC rates (92.6% vs 68....Continue Reading

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