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Delayed closure technique for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: Report of three cases

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This report describes three cases of a delayed closure to prevent the occurrence of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in patients presenting with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA). The delayed closure technique is useful for rAAA in order to prevent ACS.

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Morisaki, K., Fukunaga, R., Ito, H. et al. Delayed closure technique for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: Report of three cases. Surg Today 41, 1003–1006 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-010-4385-y

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