MODIFIED TECHNIQUE OF BOGOTA BAG APPLICATION IN DIFFICULT ABDOMINAL CLOSURE

Dr.Abhishek Mittal; Dr.Subhash Chandra Sharma; Dr.Shankar Prasad Sinha

Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2017

MODIFIED TECHNIQUE OF BOGOTA BAG APPLICATION IN DIFFICULT ABDOMINAL CLOSURE

Dr. Abhishek Mittal, Dr. Subhash Chandra Sharma, Dr. Shankar Prasad Sinha

Abstract :

Early temporary closure of the abdominal wall using Bogota Bag in patients with abdominal sepsis and planned re–exploration is simple, safe, inexpensive and effective. This temporary abdominal cover provides good exposure of abdominal content between re–exploration and may prevent fistula formation. The development and subsequent repair of large hernias constitute one of the difficult post–operative problems.

Use of Bogota Bag is very helpful, particularly in peripheral hospitals in India where enough facilities are not available. These bags can be used and patients can be referred to higher centers, thus saving the life.

In our study, we observed the utility and efficacy of this technique in our setup for closure of open abdominal wounds and concluded that Bogota Bag is a useful technique and is the preferred closure system to prevent or treat abdominal compartment syndrome.