Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a group of diseases characterized by an interruption of
the blood supply to varying portions of the intestine, leading to ischemia and secondary …

Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are among the most common global healthcare challenges
and they are usually precipitated by disruption to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Their …

Antibiotics are recognized widely for their benefits when used appropriately. However, they
are often used inappropriately despite the importance of responsible use within good clinical …

Enhanced perioperative care protocols become the standard of care in elective surgery with
a significant improvement in patients' outcome. The key element of the enhanced …

Background Intraoperative peritoneal lavage (IOPL) with saline has been widely used in
surgical practice. However, the effectiveness of IOPL with saline in patients with intra …

Background The objectives of the study were to investigate the organizational characteristics
of acute care facilities worldwide in preventing and managing infections in surgery; assess …

Damage-control surgery (DCS) is a strategy adopted to limit initial operative interventions in
the unstable surgical patient, delaying definitive repairs and abdominal wall closure until …

Bioprospecting of the marine environment for drug development has gained much attention
in recent years owing to its massive chemical and biological diversity. Drugs for the …

Despite recent advances in the transplant field, infectious complications after orthotopic liver
transplantation (OLT) are major causes of morbidity and mortality. Bacterial intra-abdominal …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a significant concern in the field of surgery, contributing
to patient morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. Antibiotic …