The Wittmann Patch s a temporary abdominal closure device after decompressive celiotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome following burn.

Background: Abdominal compartment syndrome is frequently the result of aggressive fluid resuscitation after burn. Management of the open abdomen following decompressive celiotomy is a major problem.

Methods: From 2004 to mid-2005, six patients required decompressive celiotomy after developing abdominal compartment syndrome as a result of burn.

Thromboembolism in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty with epidural analgesia.

We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 381 consecutive patients who underwent primary unilateral or bilateral total knee arthroplasty with regional anesthesia between 1995 and 2002. All operations in this study were performed at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation by the senior author. Calf-high intermittent pneumatic compression stockings were used in all patients, and routine ultrasound examinations were performed at an average of 3 days after surgery.