Case Report Component separation in abdominal trauma

Component separation is established for complex hernia repairs. This case presents early com-ponent separation and release of the anterior and posterior sheath to facilitate closure of the abdominal wall following emergency laparotomy, reinforcing the repair with a biological mesh. On Day 11 following an emergency laparotomy for penetrating trauma, this patient underwent component separation and release of the anterior and posterior sheath. An intra-abdominal bio-logical mesh was secured, and the fascia and skin closed successfully. Primary abdominal closure can be achieved in patients with penetrating abdominal trauma with the use of compo-nent separation and insertion of intra-abdominal biological mesh, where standard closure is not possible