Fig. 4

Time-dependent evolution of the abdominal wound findings. A 3 weeks after admission: granulation tissue covered the crevice between the abdominal wall and the intestines. B 4 weeks, C 8 weeks, and D 12 weeks after admission. E 8 months after admission. The open abdomen was completely covered by scar tissue, but the EAF persisted like an ostomy (arrow)