Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8837474 | Surgery | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Delayed interventions are common in damage control laparotomy, with abdominal interventions often spread over multiple explorations. Mortality is increased in patients undergoing emergent re-exploration and with delayed repair of major vascular injuries. Ideal treatment of damage control laparotomy patients may include addressing injuries more completely at the first laparotomy instead of deferring care for other priorities.
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Authors
Margaret H. MD, Joseph MD, Kyle MD, Brandon MD, Matthew MD, Jose MD, Thomas MD, Deborah MD, MPH,