Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are common surgical emergencies and have been reported
as major contributors to non-trauma deaths in hospitals worldwide. The cornerstones of …

Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are common surgical emergencies and have been reported
as major contributors to non-trauma deaths in the emergency departments worldwide. The …

Acute colonic diverticulitis is one of the most common clinical conditions encountered by
surgeons in the acute setting. An international multidisciplinary panel of experts from the …

The CIAOW study (Complicated intra-abdominal infections worldwide observational study) is
a multicenter observational study underwent in 68 medical institutions worldwide during a …

Acute left sided colonic diverticulitis is one of the most common clinical conditions
encountered by surgeons in acute setting. A World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) …

Complicated intra-abdominal infections are an important cause of morbidity and are
frequently associated with poor prognosis, particularly in higher risk patients. Well defined …

Abstract The CIAO Study (“C omplicated Intra-A bdominal infection O bservational” Study) is
a multicenter investigation performed in 68 medical institutions throughout Europe over the …

Objective: To demonstrate the recent trends of admission and surgical management for
diverticulitis in the United States. Design: Retrospective database analysis. Setting: The …

Intra-abdominal infection (IAI) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. It is the
second most commonly identified cause of severe sepsis in the intensive care unit (ICU) …

Background: In postoperative sepsis, mortality is increased due to the surgically induced
immune dysfunction. Further causes of this traumatic effect on the immune system include …