Early results from the use of an innovative vertical fascial traction system for the management of patients with open abdomen
The vertical fascial traction device applies continuous upward traction to the rectus abdominis fascia through an external frame anchored to the pelvis and thorax, thereby increasing abdominal compartment volume and reducing intra-abdominal pressure. This innovative technique facilitates earlier and safer abdominal wall closure and represents a promising adjunct in the management of the open abdomen.
Authors
- Savvas Symeonidis
- Efstathios Kotidis
- Alexis Theodorou
- Georgios Gemousakakis
- Konstantinos Siozos
- Ioannis Mantzoros
- Stamatios Angelopoulos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5128-0394)
- Εlissavet Anestiadou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5650-7319)
- Manousos Georgios Pramateftakis
- Ekaterini Klonou
- Aliki Brenta
Institutions
- G. Papanikolaou General Hospital (GR)
- Hippocration General Hospital (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1644791
- Primary Topic
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00