Management of war-related vascular injuries: experience from the second gulf war

Conclusions: Major vascular injuries occurred in 10% of hospitalized war-related injured patients. Our secondary amputation rate of extremities was 14%. The presence of a vascular surgeon within a military surgical team is highly recommended. Basic principles and techniques of vascular repair remain an essential part of training general surgeons because it may be needed in unexpected wars.
Source: World Journal of Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research