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In 60% of patients (<jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\u200a=\u200a18), a primary abdominal closure (PAC) was achieved, in 40% (<jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\u200a=\u200a12) a staged closure (SAC) was necessary. Patients with PAC had undergone less pretransplant operations and required less posttransplant relaparotomies. They were mainly ITX recipients or more abdominal domain because of a longer intestinal remnant. A literature review revealed different strategies to overcome a failed primary closure. They focus on graft reduction or an enlargement of the abdominal domain. The latter includes temporary coverage with prosthetic materials for SAC. Definite abdominal closure is achieved by skin only closure, or by using acellular dermal matrix, rotational flaps, rectus muscle fascia or abdominal wall grafts.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Summary<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Abdominal wall reconstruction after ITX\/MVTX is commonly demanded and can be conducted by different strategies. 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