Penetrating abdominal trauma in the era of selective conservatism: a prospective cohort study in a level 1 trauma center.
Background: Global trend has seen management shift towards selective conservatism in penetrating abdominal trauma (PAT). The purpose of this study is to compare the presentation; management; and outcomes of patients with PAT managed operatively versus non-operatively. Methods: Prospective cohort stu...
| Published in: | European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 881 - 890 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
| Format: | algorithm research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Apr2022
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| Online Access: | View this record in EBSCOhost |