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- A 62-year-old-male
- Two prior fundoplications
- Gastric volvulus and hiatal hernia
- Repair through thoracoabdominal incision
- Wound infection, pancreatitis, dehiscence
- Non-healing throracoabddominal wound
- Conventional retention sutures and S.T.A.R.™
devices used
- Skin edges sutured and reels removed after
26 days
The Suture Tension Adjustment Reel (S.T.A.R.™)
device was used to close two challenging open abdominal wounds with
success. After placement, incremental closure was achieved at bedside
without anesthetic. |
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