Korhan Taviloglu1. 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Department of Surgery, Capa, Istanbul, Turkey. korhan@taviloglu.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To review the current developments in staged abdominal re-operation for abdominal trauma. METHODS: To overview the steps of damage control laparotomy. RESULTS: The ever increasing importance of the resuscitation phase with current intensive care unit (ICU) support techniques should be emphasized. CONCLUSIONS: General surgeons should be familiar to staged abdominal re-operation for abdominal trauma and collaborate with ICU teams, interventional radiologists and several other specialties to overcome this entity.
BACKGROUND: To review the current developments in staged abdominal re-operation for abdominal trauma. METHODS: To overview the steps of damage control laparotomy. RESULTS: The ever increasing importance of the resuscitation phase with current intensive care unit (ICU) support techniques should be emphasized. CONCLUSIONS: General surgeons should be familiar to staged abdominal re-operation for abdominal trauma and collaborate with ICU teams, interventional radiologists and several other specialties to overcome this entity.