CLEVELAND—Most surgeons might not consider open abdomen management as their go-to method for preventing incisional hernias, but the technique can play an important role in certain clinical situations, according to William W. Hope, MD.
At the 2024 annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Dr. Hope discussed the goals of this kind of care, along with various guidelines and treatment strategies to optimize patient