Primary Repair Versus Resection for AAST Grade I and II Colon Injuries: Does the Type of Repair Matter?

The management of traumatic colon injuries has evolved over the past two  decades. Recent evidence suggests that primary repair or resection over colostomy may decrease morbidity and mortality. Data comparing patients undergoing primary repair versus resection are lacking. We sought to compare the outcomes of patients undergoing primary repair versus resection for low-g rade colon injuries.
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Acute Care Surgery Source Type: research