Bacterial-infected wounds are a serious threat to public health. Bacterial invasion can easily
delay the wound healing process and even cause more serious damage. Therefore …

Objective: There has been an increased awareness of the presence and clinical importance
of abdominal compartment syndrome. It is now appreciated that elevations of abdominal …

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 …

Background A complex ventral hernia repair (CVHR) involves a compromised surgical field
where gastrointestinal, biliary, and genitourinary procedures are performed. Complex …

The open abdomen is a relatively new and increasingly common strategy for the
management of abdominal emergencies in both trauma and general surgery. The use of an …

Damage control laparotomy is commonly applied to prevent compartment syndrome
following trauma but is associated with new risks to the tissue, including infection. To …

Effective wound treatment has become one of the most important challenges for healthcare
as it continues to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Therefore, wound care …

Enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF), a special subset of enterocutaneous fistula (ECF), is
defined as a communication between the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the atmosphere. It is …

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 …

Massive trauma and abdominal catastrophes carry high morbidity and mortality. In addition
to the primary pathologic process, a secondary systemic injury, characterized by …