Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8833507 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2018 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Immediate laparotomy resulted in much higher survival rates than previously reported in burn patients with ACS. Survival was higher when ACS was diagnosed during initial resuscitation. Fascial closure within 48 hours was associated with improved survival compared with later fascial closure.
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Authors
Jesus I. MD, Soman MD, FACS, Tina L. MD, FACS, FCCM, David G. MD, FACS,