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Comprehensive Management of the Open Abdomen presents a thorough, practical, and up-to-date approach to one of the most complex strategies in trauma surgery, emergency surgery, and the care of critically ill patients.

The book traces the historical evolution of the open abdomen and reviews its foundations, indications, and management principles, integrating concepts of damage control surgery, intra-abdominal hypertension, abdominal compartment syndrome, and temporary abdominal closure techniques. It also addresses essential aspects such as source control, antimicrobial therapy, nutritional support, prevention and treatment of complications, management of enteroatmospheric and enterocutaneous fistulas, negative pressure wound therapy, and definitive abdominal wall reconstruction.

Organized into eight chapters, the book proposes a systematic strategy to guide the surgeon from the decision to leave the abdomen open through fascial closure or definitive abdominal wall reconstruction. Each chapter addresses a specific clinical question, providing conceptual foundations, technical recommendations, practical algorithms, and guidance for clinical decision-making.

With contributions from internationally recognized experts, this work emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary care, individualized treatment, and early planning for abdominal closure, with the aim of reducing complications, promoting physiological recovery, and improving clinical and functional outcomes.

Intended for general surgeons, trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, intensivists, residents, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of critically ill surgical patients, this book serves as a valuable reference for understanding and implementing the principles of Comprehensive Management of the Open Abdomen.