5 results match your criteria: "Bufalini Trauma Center[Affiliation]"

Purpose: Pneumatosis intestinalis is a radiological finding with incompletely understood pathogenesis. To date, there are no protocols to guide surgical intervention.

Methods: A systematic review of literature, according to PRISMA criteria, was performed.

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Purpose: Selection of an appropriate mesh reinforcement for hernia repair in contaminated fields is a significant problem for surgeons. To date the proper mesh for contaminated fields has not been found. Biosynthetic meshes have emerged as new treatment option in contaminated fields.

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Background: In 2017, the World Society of Emergency Surgery published its guidelines for the management of adult and pediatric patients with splenic trauma. Several issues regarding the follow-up of patients with splenic injuries treated with NOM remained unsolved.

Methods: Using a modified Delphi method, we sought to explore ongoing areas of controversy in the NOM of splenic trauma and reach a consensus among a group of 48 international experts from five continents (Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, America) concerning optimal follow-up strategies in patients with splenic injuries treated with NOM.

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Article Synopsis
  • Several studies observed a decline in surgical admissions and a rise in severe septic conditions like necrotic cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to delays in diagnosis and treatment.
  • The ChoCO-W study aims to investigate the incidence and management of acute cholecystitis in COVID-19 patients, focusing on gathering data from a large international cohort.
  • This study seeks to enhance understanding of acute cholecystitis under pandemic conditions, identifying risk factors for necrotic cholecystitis to improve care for high-risk patients.
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