Hypopack

Covering the temporary fascia Prosthesis "Wittmann Patch" with gauze.

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Establishing egative pressure:

The suction tubing that was used during the operation is fine and sufficiently long. Hook up the tubing immediately in the operating room to a suction pump. Keep the suction active during transport in the ICU to prevent fluid from the abdomen from leaking. Failure to keep the suction active would create an airleak, which would provide an access route for ICU bacteria.

Hermetic closure:

This image shows sealing the wound with the self adhesive drape

Application of negative pressure (suction)

This image shows the application of suction to keep the dressing sealed. There should be no air leak at all. The margins covering skin should be sufficiently large to prevent accidental air leaks.