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ABThera system placement. a) Protective visceral layer, b) Placement of the first retrofascial polyurethane dressing.
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ABThera therapy and abdominal fascial traction began. At this moment, a 15 cm resection of ischemic distal ileum with primary mechanic anastomosis was performed (Fig. 2).
a-b) traction and closure of the mesh, c) placement of the second dressing and track to suction.
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On the 13th day with OA management, the ABThera system and mesh were removed and successful closure of the abdominal wall was achieved with an anterior component separation. (Fig. 3, Fig. 4).