Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is a challenging clinical problem with many etiologies;
however, the most common cause is iatrogenic, complicating abdominal surgery. Advances …

Métodos. Se realizó un análisis retrospectivo de cuatro pacientes con fístulas
enteroatmosféricas desarrolladas como complicación de procedimientos quirúrgicos …

One of the most devastating complications to develop in the general surgical patient is an
enterocutaneous fistula (ECF). Critically ill patients suffering trauma, thermal injury, infected …

Small bowel perforations and obstructions are relatively frequent surgical emergencies, are
potentially life-threatening, and have multiple etiologies. In general, treatment requires …

Damage-control surgery and open-abdomen is an acceptable—and often lifesaving—
approach to the treatment of patients with severe trauma, abdominal compartment …

BACKGROUND Persistent inflammation-immunosuppression catabolism syndrome (PICS)
is a newly proposed concept that has replaced late multiple-organ failure and prolongs …

Objectives Damage control laparotomy (DCL) remains an important tool in the trauma
surgeon's armamentarium. Inconsistency in reporting standards have hindered careful …

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 …

The management of Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is challenging. It remains associated with
morbidity and mortality, despite advancements in medical and surgical therapies. Early …

BACKGROUND: Temporary abdominal closure (TAC) has become a widely used technique
in severely injured patients. However, there is growing concern that TAC is being …