Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tension-reduced closure of large abdominal wall defect caused by shotgun wound: A case report.
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Li Y et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · China
Abstract
<h4>Background</h4>Large abdominal wall defect (LAWD) caused by shotgun wound is rarely reported.<h4>Case summary</h4>Herein, we describe a case of LAWD caused by a gunshot wound in which the abdominal wall was reconstructed in stages, including debridement, tension-reduced closure (TRC), and reconstruction with mesh and a free musculocutaneous flap. During a 3-year follow-up, the patient recovered well without hernia or other problems.<h4>Conclusion</h4>TRC is a practical approach for the temporary closure of LAWD, particularly in cases when one-stage abdominal wall restoration is unfeasible due to significant comorbidities.
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