Anterior Rectus Sheath Turnover Method for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Enterostomy Formation in Patient with Intra-abdominal Infection due to Anastomotic Leakage
Authors
Ji Young Jang ; Hongjin Shim ; Seung Hwan Lee ; Jae Gil Lee
Citation
Journal of Acute Care Surgery, Vol.4(1) : 31-34, 2014
Intra-abdominal infection due to perforation of upper gastrointestinal tract is sometimes a challenge to manage, especially a high output fistula or a perforation site that is difficult to approach. The authors present a case of anterior rectus sheath turnover method for abdominal wall repair in a patient with uncontrolled intra-abdominal infection and severe bowel ad-hesion to abdominal wall associated with prolonged application of negative pressure wound therapy.