Determinants of outcome of abdominal trauma in an urban tertiary center
Nigerian Journal of Surgery, 2019 Background: Abdominal trauma constitutes a significant cause of potentially preventable mortality. Therefore, knowledge of the determinants of outcome facilitates the development of rational treatment protocols for improving outcome.
Solomon Agbroko +3 more
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The Role of Endovascular Intervention in Post Liver Hemorrhagic Blunt Trauma
The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy, 2020 The liver is the most commonly injured organ in blunt abdominal trauma, and liver trauma is the leading cause of death in abdominal injuries. Liver trauma is associated with high morbidity and mortality, hence the diagnosis and clinical assessment of ...
Rahmad Mulyadi +6 more
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Blunt abdominal trauma and organ damage and its prognosis [PDF]
Journal of Analytical Research in Clinical Medicine, 2016 Introduction: Trauma is the first cause of death in the young population and imposes large costs on the health system. Due to high rates of trauma and its associated mortality in developing countries, it seems to be necessary to study epidemiological and
Babk Abri +4 more
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Awareness and knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome: results of an international survey [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Surveys have demonstrated a lack of physician awareness of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome (IAH/ACS) and wide variations in the management of these conditions, with many intensive care units (ICUs) reporting ...
De Keulenaer, Bart L +8 more
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Trauma abdominal em grávidas Abdominal trauma in pregnant women
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2005 OBJETIVOS: avaliar os fatores indicativos (parâmetros clínicos e índices de gravidade fisiológicos e anatômicos) da evolução materna e fetal entre gestantes vítimas de trauma abdominal submetidas à laparotomia e discutir as particularidades do ...
Gustavo Pereira Fraga +4 more
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WSES classification and guidelines for liver trauma [PDF]
, 2016 The severity of liver injuries has been universally classified according to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) grading scale. In determining the optimal treatment strategy, however, the haemodynamic status and associated injuries ...
Abu-Zidan, Fikri M. +18 more
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How to deal with an open abdomen? [PDF]
, 2015 Appropriate open abdomen treatment is one of the key elements in the management of patients who require decompressive laparotomy or in whom the abdomen is left open prophylactically.
Bjorck, Martin +4 more
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Renal tumor and trauma: a pitfall for conversative management [PDF]
, 2011 PURPOSE: Conservative management has been largely used for renal trauma. Although this approach is safe and highly recommended, it can hide a pre-existing unknown condition, such as tumors or urinary malformations. A high index of suspicion is needed for
Abib, Simone de Campos Vieira +6 more
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A novel streamlined trauma response team training improves imaging efficiency for pediatric blunt abdominal trauma patients [PDF]
, 2019 Background/purpose The morbidity and mortality of children with traumatic injuries are directly related to the time to definitive management of their injuries.
Cross, Keith +5 more
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What every ICU clinician needs to know about the cardiovascular effects caused by abdominal hypertension [PDF]
, 2015 The effects of increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) on cardiovascular function are well recognized and include a combined negative effect on preload, afterload and contractility.
De Keulenaer, Bart L +2 more
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