Management of Colon Wounds in the Setting of Damage Control Laparotomy: A Cautionary Tale

Autor: Marianne J. Vandromme, Sherry M. Melton, Jeffrey D. Kerby, Jordan A. Weinberg, Donald A. Reiff, Russell Griffin, Richard L. George, Loring W. Rue
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection & Critical Care. 67:929-935
ISSN: 0022-5282
Popis: Background: Although colon wounds are commonly treated in the setting of damage control laparotomy (DCL), a paucity of data exist to guide management. The purpose of this study was to evaluate our experience with the management of colonic wounds in the context of DCL, using colonic wound outcomes after routine, single laparotomy (SL) as a benchmark. Methods: Consecutive patients during a 7-year period with full-thickness or devitalizing colon injury were identified. Early deaths (
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