Damage control resuscitation may lead to postoperative intra-abdominal hypertension or
abdominal compartment syndrome. These conditions may result in a vicious, self …

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is the end point of a process whereby massive
interstitial swelling in the abdomen or rapid development of a space-filling lesion in the …

Objectives Sustained changes in resuscitation and transfusion management have been
observed since the turn of the millennium, along with an ongoing discussion of surgical …

Hemorrhagic shock (HS) management is based on a timely, rapid, definitive source control
of bleeding/s and on blood loss replacement. Stopping the hemorrhage from progressing …

Objective: To review the history of the innovation of damage control (DC) for management of
trauma patients. Background: DC is an important development in trauma care that provides …

Aim There is a requirement for an expansive and up to date review of the management of
emergency colorectal conditions seen in adults. The primary objective is to provide detailed …

Background Although damage control (DC) surgery is widely assumed to reduce mortality in
critically injured patients, survivors often suffer substantial morbidity, suggesting that it …

Abstract Objective To develop French guidelines on the management of patients with severe
abdominal trauma. Design A consensus committee of 20 experts from the French Society of …

In the last 15 years, investigators have better clarified the pathogenesis, epidemiology,
diagnosis, and appropriate prevention of IAH/ACS. Subsequent study should be aimed at …

Introduction The role of laparoscopic surgery in the repair for peptic ulcer disease is unclear.
The present study aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic versus open …