Challenges of Complex Open Abdominal Wound Management in Trauma: A Novel Use of Chitosan and Hyaluronic Acid as a 3-Dimensional Scaffold to Overcome Resilient Open Abdomen Infections

Abstract

Case presentation of a novel method for the management of complex open abdomen technique. This Mmethod includes the combination of chitosan, hyaluronic acid and negative pressure wound therapy. Patient was initially managed with traditional operating room wash-outs and packing. Implementation of novel method achieved closure in 17 days with split-thickness-skin-graft.