Outcomes of non-operative management of penetrating abdominal trauma

CONCLUSION: In this study, we demonstrated no mortality and less morbidity in the DOM group when appropriately selected compared to the immediate laparotomy group. This supports the selective NOM approach for PAT in high volume trauma centres.PMID:38568123

Source: South African Journal of Surgery - April 3, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: N Almgla M Raul Risk S Edu A Nicol P Navsaria Source Type: research