Temporary intravenous bag silo closure in severe abdominal trauma.

Abstract	Several temporary abdominal wall closure techniques have been described in the literature. We present our experience with an inexpensive and efficient method of temporary abdominal closure when bowel edema and distension preclude safe primary closure. Our technique is a variation of the silon (silo) closure used in the repair of gastroschisis and omphalocele, using a pre-gas-sterilized, soft 3-L plastic cystoscopy fluid irrigation bag cut to an oval shape and stapled or sutured to the skin edges of the wound.
Authors	L Fernandez, S Norwood, R Roettger, H E Wilkins 3rd
Journal	The Journal of trauma (J Trauma) Vol. 40 Issue 2 Pg. 258-60 (Feb 1996) ISSN: 0022-5282 [Print] United States
PMID	8637075 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Nylons Silicones siliconized nylon
Topics	Abdominal Injuries (classification, surgery) Adult Aged Costs and Cost Analysis Humans Injury Severity Score Middle Aged Nylons Retrospective Studies Silicones Surgical Wound Dehiscence (therapy)

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