Reinterventions after damage control surgery
Abstract
Damage control has well-defined steps. However, there are still controversies regarding whom, when, and how re-interventions should be performed. This article summarizes the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Group (CTE) Cali-Colombia recommendations about the specific situations concerning second interventions of patients undergoing damage control surgery. We suggest packing as the preferred bleeding control strategy, followed by unpacking within the next 48-72 hours. In addition, a deferred anastomosis is recommended for correction of intestinal lesions, and patients treated with vascular shunts should be re-intervened within 24 hours for definitive management. Furthermore, abdominal or thoracic wall closure should be attempted within eight days. These strategies aim to decrease complications, morbidity, and mortality.
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- Laparotomy
- Ostomy
- Thoracic Cavity
- Anastomosis, Surgical
- Postoperative Period
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Intensive Care Units
- Surgical Wound Infection
- Colostomy
- Abdominal Wall
- Reoperation
- Intra-Abdominal Hypertension
Author Biographies
, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Fundación Valle del Lili. Cali, Colombia.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5326-2317
, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia. Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Fundación Valle del Lili. Cali, Colombia. Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia. Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Hospital Universitario del Valle, Cali, Colombia.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9829-8930
, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia. Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Hospital Universitario del Valle, Cali, Colombia.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1179-2854
, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia. Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Hospital Universitario del Valle, Cali, Colombia. Centro Médico Imbanaco, Cali, Colombia.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5862-4906
, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia. Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Hospital Universitario del Valle, Cali, Colombia.
, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia. Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Fundación Valle del Lili. Cali, Colombia. Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia.
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