A burr-like device to facilitate temporary abdominal closure in planned multiple laparotomies. - Concepedia

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A burr-like device to facilitate temporary abdominal closure in planned multiple laparotomies.

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1993

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D. H. Wittmann, Charles Aprahamian, J M Bergstein, Charles E. Edmiston, Constantine T. Frantzides, Edward J. Quebbeman, R. E. Condon

Abstract

The artificial burr can be used for temporary closure of the abdomen. It circumvents the problems that occur with zip fasteners, Marlex mesh, slide fasteners, and towel clips.