BACKGROUND A part of damage-control laparotomy is to leave the fascial edges and the
skin open to avoid abdominal compartment syndrome and allow further explorations. This …

Damage control surgery: current state and future directions : Current Opinion in Critical
Care Damage control surgery: current state and future directions : Current Opinion in …

BACKGROUND We conducted a prospective observational multi-institutional study to
examine the natural history of the open abdomen (OA) after trauma and identify risk factors …

Aim There is a requirement of an expansive and up to date review of surgical management
of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can dovetail with the medical guidelines produced …

During the past decade there has been a profound change in the understanding of
postinjury coagulation. Concurrently, new data suggest that a resuscitative strategy to …

The appearance of enteric contents from an abdominal incision is a devastating
complication and can be emotionally distressing for both the patient and the operative …

The management of enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF) in open abdomen (OA) therapy is
challenging and associated with a high mortality rate. The introduction of negative pressure …

Coagulopathy observed in trauma patients was thought to be a resuscitation-associated
phenomenon. The replacement of lost and consumed coagulation factors was the mainstay …

Despite advances in medical technology and surgical care, the management of
enterocutaneous fistulas remains one of the most challenging problems faced by physicians …

The use of the “open abdomen” as a technique in the management of the complex surgical
patient stems from the concept of damage control. Damage control principles underscore the …