Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Open Abdomen Techniques

Abdominal wound closure techniques in which the opening from a laparoscopic abdominal incision is left open, but covered, to reduce or prevent INTRA-ABDOMINAL HYPERTENSION.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Abdominal wound closure techniques in which the opening from a laparoscopic abdominal incision is left open, but covered, to reduce or prevent INTRA-ABDOMINAL HYPERTENSION.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Open Abdomen Technique
  • Technique, Open Abdomen
  • Techniques, Open Abdomen
  • Open Abdomen Therapy
  • Open Abdomen Treatment
  • Open Abdomen Therapies
  • Open Abdomen Treatments
  • Therapies, Open Abdomen
  • Therapy, Open Abdomen
  • Treatment, Open Abdomen
  • Treatments, Open Abdomen

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2020

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Tree Number

  1. E04w.987.100.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Open Abdomen Techniques. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000080872. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000080872
  2. Open Abdomen Techniques. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114481180