Outcomes of selective nonoperative management of civilian abdominal gunshot wounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Outcomes of selective nonoperative management of civilian abdominal gunshot wounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Although mandatory laparotomy has been standard of care for patients with abdominal gunshot wounds (GSWs) for decades, this approach is associated with non-therapeutic operations, morbidity, and long hospital stays. This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to summarize out...

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Main Authors: Aziza N. Al Rawahi, Fatma A. Al Hinai, Jamie M. Boyd, Christopher J. Doig, Chad G. Ball, George C. Velmahos, Andrew W. Kirkpatrick, Pradeep H. Navsaria, Derek J. Roberts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Abdominal gunshot wounds
Selective nonoperative management
Penetrating trauma
Wounds and injuries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-018-0215-0

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