Anterior Rectus Sheath Turnover Method for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Enterostomy Formation in Patient with Intra-abdominal Infection due to Anastomotic Leakage

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Journal of Acute Care Surgery 2014;4(1):31-34.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17479/jacs.2014.4.1.31 Published online April 30, 2014.

Anterior Rectus Sheath Turnover Method for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Enterostomy Formation in Patient with Intra-abdominal Infection due to Anastomotic Leakage

문합부 누출로 인한 복강내 감염환자에서 전 복직근 초를 이용한 복벽 재건 및 장루형성

장지영^*ㆍ심홍진^*ㆍ이승환^†ㆍ이재길^†

^*연세대학교 원주의과대학 외과학교실, ^†연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실

Received: 7 October 2013 • Revised: 21 March 2014 • Accepted: 22 March 2014

Abstract

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. (J Acute Care Surg 2014;4:31-34)

Key Words: Intraabdominal infections, Abdominal wall, Anterior rectus sheath, Turnover method, Enterostomy