Abstract Background This is Part 2 of the first consensus guidelines for optimal care of
patients undergoing emergency laparotomy (EL) using an Enhanced Recovery After …

BACKGROUND Multiple techniques describe the management of the open abdomen (OA)
and restoration of abdominal wall integrity after damage-control laparotomy (DCL). It is …

La 20a edición de este clásico en cirugía general mantiene el mismo objetivo que las
ediciones previas: seguir siendo un referente, basado en la evidencia, para todos los …

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 …

Introduction: Several different temporary abdominal closure techniques are described in the
context of open abdomen treatment. Techniques based on dynamic fascial closure …

BACKGROUND After the successful implementation in trauma, damage-control surgery
(DCS) is being increasingly used in patients with nontraumatic emergencies. However, the …

DCS in EGS remains an effective surgical therapy in selective critically ill surgical patients
affected by septic and nontraumatic hemorrhagic shock. The morbidity associated with the …

Background The open abdomen (OA) is an important approach for managing intra-
abdominal catastrophes and continues to be the standard of care. Despite this, challenges …

Background: The open abdomen (OA) is an important approach for managing intra-
abdominal catastrophes and continues to be the standard of care. Complete fascial closure …

Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) and surgical site occurrences (SSOs) are frequent
post-operative complications that are dependent on the presence of different risk factors …