Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: An Analysis of Cytokine Concentration in Open Abdominal Closure of Trauma Patients
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare the pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, protein content, and white blood cell (WBC) count present in the peritoneal fluid and plasma of trauma patients who undergo one of two different methods of open abdominal closure. Following analysis of the peritoneal fluid and serum samples, comparison of the results between the two groups will be completed and correlated with the overall organ function.