| Use of surgisis for abdominal wall reconstruction/closure in battlefield casualties during Operation Iraqi Freedom. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17985779 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A case series and discussion based on experiences gained during Operation Iraqi Freedom are presented. The Army previously published an article on the use of Gore-Tex mesh in the staged closure of open abdominal wounds. We thought that use of a biomaterial could shorten the overall course of abdominal closure and improve outcomes. This is mainly a "proof of concept" type of study. Although class I data are not presented, a useful concept is discussed. To our knowledge, no other report of the use of biomaterials for battle casualties has been published. Several issues that are faced by the military medical system are presented. The use of Surgisis (lyophilized porcine small intestinal submucosa; Cook Biotech, West Lafayette, Indiana) in the described setting is presented as one possible solution. |
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Authors:
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Eric K Johnson; Edmond L Paquette |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Military medicine Volume: 172 ISSN: 0026-4075 ISO Abbreviation: Mil Med Publication Date: 2007 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-07 Completed Date: 2008-01-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984771R Medline TA: Mil Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1119-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Endoscopy, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA 30905, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abdominal Injuries
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surgery* Abdominal Wall / surgery* Adult Animals Biocompatible Materials* Bioprosthesis Humans Implants, Experimental* Iraq Iraq War, 2003 -* Male Military Medicine* Military Personnel* Reconstructive Surgical Procedures / instrumentation, methods* Surgical Mesh Swine United States Wounds, Penetrating / surgery* |
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0/Biocompatible Materials |
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