The mortality rate of patients with open abdomen and contributing factors – a three-year audit in a...
The mortality rate of patients with open abdomen and contributing factors – a three-year audit in a major academic trauma unit
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van der Merwe, E , Moeng, M.S , Joubert, M and Nel, M
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Pinelands: Medpharm Publications
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English
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Pinelands: Medpharm Publications
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Background: Damage control surgery (DCS) is a widely used approach in trauma. An open abdomen carries complications, increased morbidity and mortality. This study aims to quantify the mortality rate, determine contributory factors and factors influencing the decision to perform DCS and assess morbidity in patients undergoing open abdomen. Methods:...
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The mortality rate of patients with open abdomen and contributing factors – a three-year audit in a major academic trauma unit
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2889348509
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2889348509
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0038-2361
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2078-5151
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10.36303/SAJS.4012
