Abbreviated emergency laparotomy in the non-trauma setting

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although the application of damage control surgery for trauma has been widely reported and defined, similar approach in non-trauma patients has not been well detailed.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A retrospective ana...

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Main Authors: Osman Amira, Bahouth Hany, Dorfman Tatiana, Person Benjamin, Assalia Ahmad, Kluger Yoram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/4/1/41