Bogota bag

Bogota bag is a temporary abdominal closure technique used in the management of abdominal compartment syndrome. It is named after the city of Bogota, Colombia, where it was first used.

History

The Bogota bag was first described in 1995 by Dr. Oswaldo Borraez while he was working in Bogota, Colombia. The technique was developed as a low-cost alternative to commercial temporary abdominal closure devices.

Technique

The Bogota bag is made from a sterile saline bag that is sutured to the skin edges of the abdominal wall. The bag is then filled with saline to create a positive pressure environment within the abdomen. This helps to prevent the development of abdominal compartment syndrome by reducing intra-abdominal pressure.

Indications

The Bogota bag is indicated in patients with abdominal compartment syndrome who are not candidates for primary closure of the abdomen. This includes patients with severe trauma, peritonitis, or sepsis. It may also be used in patients with pancreatitis or burns who require large volume resuscitation.

Complications

Potential complications of the Bogota bag include infection, fistula formation, and hernia development. Long-term use of the Bogota bag can also lead to skin necrosis and loss of domain.

See also

• Abdominal compartment syndrome
• Damage control surgery
• List of eponyms in medicine

References

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