Evidence for use of damage control surgery and damage control interventions in civilian trauma patients: a systematic review

Abstract Background Although damage control (DC) surgery is widely assumed to reduce mortality in critically injured patients, survivors often suffer substantial morbidity, suggesting that it should only be used when indicated. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine which indications...

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Main Authors: Derek J. Roberts, Niklas Bobrovitz, David A. Zygun, Andrew W. Kirkpatrick, Chad G. Ball, Peter D. Faris, Henry T. Stelfox, for the Indications for Trauma Damage Control Surgery International Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00352-5