Background: Trauma surgery is in constant evolution as is the use of damage control
laparotomy (DCL). The purpose of this study was to report the change in usage of DCL over …

Background Our institution has published damage control laparotomy (DCL) rates of 30%
and documented the substantial morbidity associated with the open abdomen. The purpose …

BACKGROUND The principle of damage-control laparotomy (DCL) in trauma is well
established. The DCL concept can be applied in emergency general surgery when an …

Introduction Damage control laparotomy (DCL) for trauma is thought to be associated with
increased abdominal complications. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of …

Background Damage control laparotomy (DCL) is performed for physiologically deranged
patients. Recent studies suggest overutilization of DCL, which may be associated with …

Background: Damage-control laparotomy (DCL) is a lifesaving technique but carries
significant morbidity. If DCL is over used and the factors that predict early fascial closure …

Damage Control in Trauma: Laparotomy Wound Management Acute to Chronic - Surgical Clinics
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Background: Damage control laparotomy (DCL) is a lifesaving technique initially employed
to minimize the lethal triad of coagulopathy, hypothermia, and acidosis. Recently, it has …

Main Outcome Measures: Major and long-term complications, lengths of stay, mortality,
readmissions, subsequent surgical procedures, activities of daily living, and return to work …

Background: To evaluate the impact of damage control laparotomy on long term morbidity
and survival. Methods: Prospective data were collected on 56 consecutive trauma patients …