6 Committee comments

6 Committee comments

6.1 The Committee noted variations in outcome (specifically delayed closure) that seemed to be related to the type of abdominal pathology (sepsis or trauma) for which the abdomen had been left open. In addition, the Committee noted that there was a lack of evidence about efficacy outcomes of negative pressure wound therapy, such as impact on wound care, healing rates and duration of hospital stay. These considerations underpinned the recommendations in section 1.3.

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