Open Abdomen Treatment after Aortic Aneurysm Repair with Vacuum-assisted Wound Closure and Mesh-mediated Fascial Traction

ObjectivesOpen abdomen (OA) treatment is sometimes necessary after surgery for aortic aneurysm (AA), to prevent or treat abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). A multicentre study evaluating vacuum-assisted wound closure (100–150 mmHg) and mesh-mediated fascial traction (VAWCM) was performed.MethodsAll patients treated with OA after AA repair (2006–2009) were prospectively registered at four centres; those treated