Background: Damage control laparotomy has increased survival for critically injured patient
with penetrating abdominal trauma. There has been a slower adoption of a damage control …

Introduction We sought to determine the impact of the indication for shunt placement on
shunt-related outcomes after major arterial injuries. We hypothesized that a shunt placed for …

Combined musculoskeletal and vascular injuries of the extremities are conditions in which a
multidisciplinary approach is a sine qua non to ensure life initially and limb viability …

The open abdomen technique and temporary abdominal closure after damage control
surgery is fast becoming the standard of care for managing intra-abdominal bleeding and …

Introduction Combined soft tissue and vascular injuries of the upper extremity pose several
challenges at once to the plastic surgeon. Many decisions have to be taken urgently that will …

Damage control is a surgical strategy that has evolved and expanded considerably over the
past 25 years. The approach was initially developed as a “bail out” procedure to control …

Introduction As combat-related trauma decreases, there remains an increasing need to
maintain the ability to care for trauma victims from other casualty events around the world …

Objective Axillosubclavian vessel injury is rare, with most cases occurring after penetrating
trauma. A prior database (2002–2006) analysis demonstrated an overall limb loss rate of …

Background Popliteal vessel injuries are associated with traumatic knee injury often
requiring emergency revascularization. Medial and posterior approaches to the popliteal …

Thoracoabdominal and transmediastinal injuries represent some of the most challenging
injuries facing trauma surgeons. The diagnostic challenge of multiple body cavity injuries …