| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 279 pages) : 61 illustrations, 47 illustrations in color |
| Series |
Hot Topics in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma, 2520-8284 |
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Hot topics in acute care surgery and trauma, 2520-8284
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| Contents |
1 Open abdomen: historical notes -- 2 Basic research in open abdomen -- 3 Anatomy and physiology of the abdominal compartment -- 4 Open abdomen: balancing pathophysiologic benefits and risks in the era of improved resuscitation practices -- 5 Indications for open abdomen in the non-trauma setting -- 6 Open abdomen in trauma -- 7 Open abdomen in patients with-abdominal sepsis -- 8 Open abdomen in acute pancreatitis -- 9 Open abdomen in non-traumatic vascular emergencies -- 10 Management of the open abdomen: the temporary closure systems -- 11 Role of instillation in open abdomen management -- 12 Open abdomen in infants and children -- 13 Intensive care Unit Management of the adult open abdomen -- 14 Management of the open abdomen in PICU -- 15 Nutrition support in patients with an open abdomen -- 16 Nursing management of open abdomen patients -- 17 Open abdomen Complications: prevention and management -- 18 Mistakes in open abdomen -- 19 Definitive closure, long-term results and management of ventral hernia -- 20 Biological prosthesis for abdominal wall reconstruction -- 21 Rehabilitative process, functional impairment and quality of life -- 22 Results of treatment with open abdomen and future directives |
| Summary |
This book is the first available practical manual on the open abdomen. The handy format will allow practicing physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and physiotherapists to use it as a ready source of information on all aspects of management of the open abdomen in a wide variety of settings. The coverage includes, for example, the open abdomen in trauma, intra-abdominal sepsis, and acute pancreatitis, step-by-step descriptions of different techniques with the aid of high-quality color figures, guidance on potential complications and their management, and features of management in different age groups. Throughout, the guidance provided is state of the art, reflecting recent innovations and drawing upon a thorough and up-to-date literature review. Useful tips and tricks are highlighted, and the book is designed to aid in daily decision making. The authors include worldwide opinion leaders in the field, guaranteeing the high scientific value of the content |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 24, 2018) |
| Subject |
Abdomen -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment
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Abdomen -- Surgery.
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Abdominal Wound Closure Techniques
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Abdomen -- surgery
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Cardiothoracic surgery.
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Gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery.
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General surgery.
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Intensive care medicine.
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Nursing.
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MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
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Abdomen -- Surgery
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Children -- Surgery
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Critical care medicine
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Heart -- Surgery
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Medicine
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Nursing
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Rectum -- Surgery
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Coccolini, Federico, editor
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Ivatury, Rao, editor
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Sugrue, Michael (Associate professor of surgery), editor.
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Ansaloni, L. (Luca), editor.
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| ISBN |
9783319480725 |
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3319480723 |
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3319480715 |
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9783319480718 |
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