Reoperation. Planned and unplanned.
Reoperation is an integral part of the damage control sequence. Each type of reoperation represents an entirely different operative profile with different tactical considerations. This article discusses in detail the key decisions and techniques of planned and unplanned reoperation.
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Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000601:surgery; D003422:Critical Care; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors