Multi-layer abdominal closure dressing with instillation capabilities

A dressing for treating a tissue site, comprising:

• a dressing member comprising a first impermeable layer and a second impermeable layer and a space between the first impermeable layer and the second impermeable layer;
• a plurality of fluid removal pathways positioned within the space of the dressing member;
• a fluid instillation matrix associated with the dressing member and comprising a plurality of fluid delivery pathways;
• a central manifold member positioned adjacent a central portion of the dressing member;
• and
• a drape adapted to form a fluid seal around the dressing member and the central manifold member.

A dressing for treating a tissue site, comprising:

• a protective layer;
• a fluid distribution hub configured to exchange fluid with the tissue site;
• and
• a plurality of treatment tubes, wherein each of the plurality of treatment tubes comprises:
• a central conduit adapted to deliver fluid from the fluid distribution hub to the tissue site, and
• a peripheral channel adapted to transport fluid to the fluid distribution hub.

A system for treating a tissue site, comprising:

• an occlusive layer;
• a fluid removal manifold positioned adjacent a first surface of the occlusive layer;
• and
• a fluid distribution vessel positioned adjacent a second surface of the occlusive layer.

A system for treating a tissue site in an abdomen, comprising:

• a dressing member comprising a plurality of fluid pathways configured to communicate negative pressure to the tissue site;
• a fluid delivery vessel adapted to be positioned adjacent a first surface of the dressing member and having a first side comprising a plurality of openings for delivering fluid to the tissue site;
• and
• a drape adapted to be placed over a second surface of the plurality of fluid pathways.