Usefulness of the Bilateral Anterior Rectus Abdominis Sheath Turnover Flap Method for Early Fascial Closure in Patients Requiring Open Abdominal Management

Abstract

Early fascial closure using the anterior rectus abdominis sheath turnover flap may reduce the need for skin grafting and subsequent abdominal wall reconstruction. This approach can be considered as an alternative technique in the early management of patients with open abdomen.