Use of a new vertical traction device for early traction-assisted staged closure of congenital abdominal wall defects: a prospective series of 16 patients
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What the experts said
Ziegler et al. performed a prospective study in 10 patients with giant omphalocele and 6 with complicated gastroschisis evaluating a vertical traction device.
The study utilized Fascia Tenses Pediatric, a traction-assisted abdominal wall closure device.
Complete fascial closure was achieved after a median time of 7 days in children with giant omphalocele.
Complete fascial closure was achieved after a median time of 5 days in children with complicated gastroschisis.
No patients developed abdominal compartment syndrome in the study.
No ventral hernias occurred after a median follow-up of 12 months.
Fascia Tenses Pediatric helps facilitate early fascial closure in patients with congenital abdominal wall defects.