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    2020 WSES guidelines for the detection and management of bile duct injury during cholecystectomy
    (2021-06-10) de’Angelis, Nicola; Catena, Fausto; Memeo, Riccardo; Coccolini, Federico; Martínez-Pérez, Aleix; Romeo, Oreste M.; De Simone, Belinda; Di Saverio, Salomone; Brustia, Raffaele; Rhaiem, Rami; Piardi, Tullio; Conticchio, Maria; Marchegiani, Francesco; Beghdadi, Nassiba; Abu-Zidan, Fikri M.; Alikhanov, Ruslan; Allard, Marc-Antoine; Allievi, Niccolò; Amaddeo, Giuliana; Ansaloni, Luca; Andersson, Roland; Andolfi, Enrico; Azfar, Mohammad; Bala, Miklosh; Benkabbou, Amine; Ben-Ishay, Offir; Bianchi, Giorgio; Biffl, Walter L.; Brunetti, Francesco; Carra, Maria C.; Casanova, Daniel; Celentano, Valerio; Ceresoli, Marco; Chiara, Osvaldo; Cimbanassi, Stefania; Bini, Roberto; Coimbra, Raul; Luigi de’Angelis, Gian; Decembrino, Francesco; De Palma, Andrea; de Reuver, Philip R.; Domingo, Carlos; Cotsoglou, Christian; Ferrero, Alessandro; Fraga, Gustavo P.; Gaiani, Federica; Gheza, Federico; Gurrado, Angela; Harrison, Ewen; Henriquez, Angel; Hofmeyr, Stefan; Iadarola, Roberta; Kashuk, Jeffry L.; Kianmanesh, Reza; Kirkpatrick, Andrew W.; Kluger, Yoram; Landi, Filippo; Langella, Serena; Lapointe, Real; Le Roy, Bertrand; Luciani, Alain; Machado, Fernando; Maggi, Umberto; Maier, Ronald V.; Mefire, Alain C.; Hiramatsu, Kazuhiro; Ordoñez, Carlos; Patrizi, Franca; Planells, Manuel; Peitzman, Andrew B.; Pekolj, Juan; Perdigao, Fabiano; Pereira, Bruno M.; Pessaux, Patrick; Pisano, Michele; Puyana, Juan C.; Rizoli, Sandro; Portigliotti, Luca; Romito, Raffaele; Sakakushev, Boris; Sanei, Behnam; Scatton, Olivier; Serradilla-Martin, Mario; Schneck, Anne-Sophie; Sissoko, Mohammed L.; Sobhani, Iradj; ten Broek, Richard P.; Testini, Mario; Valinas, Roberto; Veloudis, Giorgos; Vitali, Giulio C.; Weber, Dieter; Zorcolo, Luigi; Giuliante, Felice; Gavriilidis, Paschalis; Fuks, David; Sommacale, Daniele
    Abstract Bile duct injury (BDI) is a dangerous complication of cholecystectomy, with significant postoperative sequelae for the patient in terms of morbidity, mortality, and long-term quality of life. BDIs have an estimated incidence of 0.4–1.5%, but considering the number of cholecystectomies performed worldwide, mostly by laparoscopy, surgeons must be prepared to manage this surgical challenge. Most BDIs are recognized either during the procedure or in the immediate postoperative period. However, some BDIs may be discovered later during the postoperative period, and this may translate to delayed or inappropriate treatments. Providing a specific diagnosis and a precise description of the BDI will expedite the decision-making process and increase the chance of treatment success. Subsequently, the choice and timing of the appropriate reconstructive strategy have a critical role in long-term prognosis. Currently, a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary interventions with different degrees of invasiveness is indicated for BDI management. These World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) guidelines have been produced following an exhaustive review of the current literature and an international expert panel discussion with the aim of providing evidence-based recommendations to facilitate and standardize the detection and management of BDIs during cholecystectomy. In particular, the 2020 WSES guidelines cover the following key aspects: (1) strategies to minimize the risk of BDI during cholecystectomy; (2) BDI rates in general surgery units and review of surgical practice; (3) how to classify, stage, and report BDI once detected; (4) how to manage an intraoperatively detected BDI; (5) indications for antibiotic treatment; (6) indications for clinical, biochemical, and imaging investigations for suspected BDI; and (7) how to manage a postoperatively detected BDI.
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    2023 WSES guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of iatrogenic urinary tract injuries (IUTIs) during emergency digestive surgery
    (2023-09-09) de’Angelis, Nicola; Schena, Carlo A.; Marchegiani, Francesco; Reitano, Elisa; De Simone, Belinda; Wong, Geoffrey Y. M.; Martínez-Pérez, Aleix; Abu-Zidan, Fikri M.; Agnoletti, Vanni; Aisoni, Filippo; Ammendola, Michele; Ansaloni, Luca; Bala, Miklosh; Biffl, Walter; Ceccarelli, Graziano; Ceresoli, Marco; Chiara, Osvaldo; Chiarugi, Massimo; Cimbanassi, Stefania; Coccolini, Federico; Coimbra, Raul; Di Saverio, Salomone; Diana, Michele; Dioguardi Burgio, Marco; Fraga, Gustavo; Gavriilidis, Paschalis; Gurrado, Angela; Inchingolo, Riccardo; Ingels, Alexandre; Ivatury, Rao; Kashuk, Jeffry L.; Khan, Jim; Kirkpatrick, Andrew W.; Kim, Fernando J.; Kluger, Yoram; Lakkis, Zaher; Leppäniemi, Ari; Maier, Ronald V.; Memeo, Riccardo; Moore, Ernest E.; Ordoñez, Carlos A.; Peitzman, Andrew B.; Pellino, Gianluca; Picetti, Edoardo; Pikoulis, Manos; Pisano, Michele; Podda, Mauro; Romeo, Oreste; Rosa, Fausto; Tan, Edward; Ten Broek, Richard P.; Testini, Mario; Tian Wei Cheng, Brian A.; Weber, Dieter; Sacco, Emilio; Sartelli, Massimo; Tonsi, Alfredo; Dal Moro, Fabrizio; Catena, Fausto
    Abstract Iatrogenic urinary tract injury (IUTI) is a severe complication of emergency digestive surgery. It can lead to increased postoperative morbidity and mortality and have a long-term impact on the quality of life. The reported incidence of IUTIs varies greatly among the studies, ranging from 0.3 to 1.5%. Given the high volume of emergency digestive surgery performed worldwide, there is a need for well-defined and effective strategies to prevent and manage IUTIs. Currently, there is a lack of consensus regarding the prevention, detection, and management of IUTIs in the emergency setting. The present guidelines, promoted by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), were developed following a systematic review of the literature and an international expert panel discussion. The primary aim of these WSES guidelines is to provide evidence-based recommendations to support clinicians and surgeons in the prevention, detection, and management of IUTIs during emergency digestive surgery. The following key aspects were considered: (1) effectiveness of preventive interventions for IUTIs during emergency digestive surgery; (2) intra-operative detection of IUTIs and appropriate management strategies; (3) postoperative detection of IUTIs and appropriate management strategies and timing; and (4) effectiveness of antibiotic therapy (including type and duration) in case of IUTIs.
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    A pandemic recap: lessons we have learned
    (2021-09-10) Coccolini, Federico; Cicuttin, Enrico; Cremonini, Camilla; Tartaglia, Dario; Viaggi, Bruno; Kuriyama, Akira; Picetti, Edoardo; Ball, Chad; Abu-Zidan, Fikri; Ceresoli, Marco; Turri, Bruno; Jain, Sumita; Palombo, Carlo; Guirao, Xavier; Rodrigues, Gabriel; Gachabayov, Mahir; Machado, Fernando; Eftychios, Lostoridis; Kanj, Souha S.; Di Carlo, Isidoro; Di Saverio, Salomone; Khokha, Vladimir; Kirkpatrick, Andrew; Massalou, Damien; Forfori, Francesco; Corradi, Francesco; Delibegovic, Samir; Machain Vega, Gustavo M.; Fantoni, Massimo; Demetriades, Demetrios; Kapoor, Garima; Kluger, Yoram; Ansari, Shamshul; Maier, Ron; Leppaniemi, Ari; Hardcastle, Timothy; Vereczkei, Andras; Karamagioli, Evika; Pikoulis, Emmanouil; Pistello, Mauro; Sakakushev, Boris E.; Navsaria, Pradeep H.; Galeiras, Rita; Yahya, Ali I.; Osipov, Aleksei V.; Dimitrov, Evgeni; Doklestić, Krstina; Pisano, Michele; Malacarne, Paolo; Carcoforo, Paolo; Sibilla, Maria G.; Kryvoruchko, Igor A.; Bonavina, Luigi; Kim, Jae I.; Shelat, Vishal G.; Czepiel, Jacek; Maseda, Emilio; Marwah, Sanjay; Chirica, Mircea; Biancofiore, Giandomenico; Podda, Mauro; Cobianchi, Lorenzo; Ansaloni, Luca; Fugazzola, Paola; Seretis, Charalampos; Gomez, Carlos A.; Tumietto, Fabio; Malbrain, Manu; Reichert, Martin; Augustin, Goran; Amato, Bruno; Puzziello, Alessandro; Hecker, Andreas; Gemignani, Angelo; Isik, Arda; Cucchetti, Alessandro; Nacoti, Mirco; Kopelman, Doron; Mesina, Cristian; Ghannam, Wagih; Ben-Ishay, Offir; Dhingra, Sameer; Coimbra, Raul; Moore, Ernest E.; Cui, Yunfeng; Quiodettis, Martha A.; Bala, Miklosh; Testini, Mario; Diaz, Jose; Girardis, Massimo; Biffl, Walter L.; Hecker, Matthias; Sall, Ibrahima; Boggi, Ugo; Materazzi, Gabriele; Ghiadoni, Lorenzo; Matsumoto, Junichi; Zuidema, Wietse P.; Ivatury, Rao; Enani, Mushira A.; Litvin, Andrey; Al-Hasan, Majdi N.; Demetrashvili, Zaza; Baraket, Oussama; Ordoñez, Carlos A.; Negoi, Ionut; Kiguba, Ronald; Memish, Ziad A.; Elmangory, Mutasim M.; Tolonen, Matti; Das, Korey; Ribeiro, Julival; O’Connor, Donal B.; Tan, Boun K.; Van Goor, Harry; Baral, Suman; De Simone, Belinda; Corbella, Davide; Brambillasca, Pietro; Scaglione, Michelangelo; Basolo, Fulvio; De’Angelis, Nicola; Bendinelli, Cino; Weber, Dieter; Pagani, Leonardo; Monti, Cinzia; Baiocchi, Gianluca; Chiarugi, Massimo; Catena, Fausto; Sartelli, Massimo
    Abstract On January 2020, the WHO Director General declared that the outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The world has faced a worldwide spread crisis and is still dealing with it. The present paper represents a white paper concerning the tough lessons we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, an international and heterogenous multidisciplinary panel of very differentiated people would like to share global experiences and lessons with all interested and especially those responsible for future healthcare decision making. With the present paper, international and heterogenous multidisciplinary panel of very differentiated people would like to share global experiences and lessons with all interested and especially those responsible for future healthcare decision making.
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    Bologna guidelines for diagnosis and management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO): 2017 update of the evidence-based guidelines from the world society of emergency surgery ASBO working group
    (2018-06-19) ten Broek, Richard P G; Krielen, Pepijn; Di Saverio, Salomone; Coccolini, Federico; Biffl, Walter L; Ansaloni, Luca; Velmahos, George C; Sartelli, Massimo; Fraga, Gustavo P; Kelly, Michael D; Moore, Frederick A; Peitzman, Andrew B; Leppaniemi, Ari; Moore, Ernest E; Jeekel, Johannes; Kluger, Yoram; Sugrue, Michael; Balogh, Zsolt J; Bendinelli, Cino; Civil, Ian; Coimbra, Raul; De Moya, Mark; Ferrada, Paula; Inaba, Kenji; Ivatury, Rao; Latifi, Rifat; Kashuk, Jeffry L; Kirkpatrick, Andrew W; Maier, Ron; Rizoli, Sandro; Sakakushev, Boris; Scalea, Thomas; Søreide, Kjetil; Weber, Dieter; Wani, Imtiaz; Abu-Zidan, Fikri M; De’Angelis, Nicola; Piscioneri, Frank; Galante, Joseph M; Catena, Fausto; van Goor, Harry
    Abstract Background Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is a common surgical emergency, causing high morbidity and even some mortality. The adhesions causing such bowel obstructions are typically the footprints of previous abdominal surgical procedures. The present paper presents a revised version of the Bologna guidelines to evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of ASBO. The working group has added paragraphs on prevention of ASBO and special patient groups. Methods The guideline was written under the auspices of the World Society of Emergency Surgery by the ASBO working group. A systematic literature search was performed prior to the update of the guidelines to identify relevant new papers on epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of ASBO. Literature was critically appraised according to an evidence-based guideline development method. Final recommendations were approved by the workgroup, taking into account the level of evidence of the conclusion. Recommendations Adhesion formation might be reduced by minimally invasive surgical techniques and the use of adhesion barriers. Non-operative treatment is effective in most patients with ASBO. Contraindications for non-operative treatment include peritonitis, strangulation, and ischemia. When the adhesive etiology of obstruction is unsure, or when contraindications for non-operative management might be present, CT is the diagnostic technique of choice. The principles of non-operative treatment are nil per os, naso-gastric, or long-tube decompression, and intravenous supplementation with fluids and electrolytes. When operative treatment is required, a laparoscopic approach may be beneficial for selected cases of simple ASBO. Younger patients have a higher lifetime risk for recurrent ASBO and might therefore benefit from application of adhesion barriers as both primary and secondary prevention. Discussion This guideline presents recommendations that can be used by surgeons who treat patients with ASBO. Scientific evidence for some aspects of ASBO management is scarce, in particular aspects relating to special patient groups. Results of a randomized trial of laparoscopic versus open surgery for ASBO are awaited.
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    Intraoperative surgical site infection control and prevention: a position paper and future addendum to WSES intra-abdominal infections guidelines
    (2020-02-10) De Simone, Belinda; Sartelli, Massimo; Coccolini, Federico; Ball, Chad G; Brambillasca, Pietro; Chiarugi, Massimo; Campanile, Fabio C; Nita, Gabriela; Corbella, Davide; Leppaniemi, Ari; Boschini, Elena; Moore, Ernest E; Biffl, Walter; Peitzmann, Andrew; Kluger, Yoram; Sugrue, Michael; Fraga, Gustavo; Di Saverio, Salomone; Weber, Dieter; Sakakushev, Boris; Chiara, Osvaldo; Abu-Zidan, Fikri M; ten Broek, Richard; Kirkpatrick, Andrew W; Wani, Imtiaz; Coimbra, Raul; Baiocchi, Gian L; Kelly, Micheal D; Ansaloni, Luca; Catena, Fausto
    Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSI) represent a considerable burden for healthcare systems. They are largely preventable and multiple interventions have been proposed over past years in an attempt to prevent SSI. We aim to provide a position paper on Operative Room (OR) prevention of SSI in patients presenting with intra-abdominal infection to be considered a future addendum to the well-known World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) Guidelines on the management of intra-abdominal infections. Methods The literature was searched for focused publications on SSI until March 2019. Critical analysis and grading of the literature has been performed by a working group of experts; the literature review and the statements were evaluated by a Steering Committee of the WSES. Results Wound protectors and antibacterial sutures seem to have effective roles to prevent SSI in intra-abdominal infections. The application of negative-pressure wound therapy in preventing SSI can be useful in reducing postoperative wound complications. It is important to pursue normothermia with the available resources in the intraoperative period to decrease SSI rate. The optimal knowledge of the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic characteristics of antibiotics helps to decide when additional intraoperative antibiotic doses should be administered in patients with intra-abdominal infections undergoing emergency surgery to prevent SSI. Conclusions The current position paper offers an extensive overview of the available evidence regarding surgical site infection control and prevention in patients having intra-abdominal infections.
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    Kidney and uro-trauma: WSES-AAST guidelines
    (2019-12-02) Coccolini, Federico; Moore, Ernest E; Kluger, Yoram; Biffl, Walter; Leppaniemi, Ari; Matsumura, Yosuke; Kim, Fernando; Peitzman, Andrew B; Fraga, Gustavo P; Sartelli, Massimo; Ansaloni, Luca; Augustin, Goran; Kirkpatrick, Andrew; Abu-Zidan, Fikri; Wani, Imitiaz; Weber, Dieter; Pikoulis, Emmanouil; Larrea, Martha; Arvieux, Catherine; Manchev, Vassil; Reva, Viktor; Coimbra, Raul; Khokha, Vladimir; Mefire, Alain C; Ordonez, Carlos; Chiarugi, Massimo; Machado, Fernando; Sakakushev, Boris; Matsumoto, Junichi; Maier, Ron; di Carlo, Isidoro; Catena, Fausto
    Abstract Renal and urogenital injuries occur in approximately 10-20% of abdominal trauma in adults and children. Optimal management should take into consideration the anatomic injury, the hemodynamic status, and the associated injuries. The management of urogenital trauma aims to restore homeostasis and normal physiology especially in pediatric patients where non-operative management is considered the gold standard. As with all traumatic conditions, the management of urogenital trauma should be multidisciplinary including urologists, interventional radiologists, and trauma surgeons, as well as emergency and ICU physicians. The aim of this paper is to present the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) kidney and urogenital trauma management guidelines.
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    Pelvic trauma: WSES classification and guidelines
    (2017-01-18) Coccolini, Federico; Stahel, Philip F; Montori, Giulia; Biffl, Walter; Horer, Tal M; Catena, Fausto; Kluger, Yoram; Moore, Ernest E; Peitzman, Andrew B; Ivatury, Rao; Coimbra, Raul; Fraga, Gustavo P; Pereira, Bruno; Rizoli, Sandro; Kirkpatrick, Andrew; Leppaniemi, Ari; Manfredi, Roberto; Magnone, Stefano; Chiara, Osvaldo; Solaini, Leonardo; Ceresoli, Marco; Allievi, Niccolò; Arvieux, Catherine; Velmahos, George; Balogh, Zsolt; Naidoo, Noel; Weber, Dieter; Abu-Zidan, Fikri; Sartelli, Massimo; Ansaloni, Luca
    Abstract Complex pelvic injuries are among the most dangerous and deadly trauma related lesions. Different classification systems exist, some are based on the mechanism of injury, some on anatomic patterns and some are focusing on the resulting instability requiring operative fixation. The optimal treatment strategy, however, should keep into consideration the hemodynamic status, the anatomic impairment of pelvic ring function and the associated injuries. The management of pelvic trauma patients aims definitively to restore the homeostasis and the normal physiopathology associated to the mechanical stability of the pelvic ring. Thus the management of pelvic trauma must be multidisciplinary and should be ultimately based on the physiology of the patient and the anatomy of the injury. This paper presents the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) classification of pelvic trauma and the management Guidelines.
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    Splenic trauma: WSES classification and guidelines for adult and pediatric patients
    (2017-08-18) Coccolini, Federico; Montori, Giulia; Catena, Fausto; Kluger, Yoram; Biffl, Walter; Moore, Ernest E; Reva, Viktor; Bing, Camilla; Bala, Miklosh; Fugazzola, Paola; Bahouth, Hany; Marzi, Ingo; Velmahos, George; Ivatury, Rao; Soreide, Kjetil; Horer, Tal; ten Broek, Richard; Pereira, Bruno M; Fraga, Gustavo P; Inaba, Kenji; Kashuk, Joseph; Parry, Neil; Masiakos, Peter T; Mylonas, Konstantinos S; Kirkpatrick, Andrew; Abu-Zidan, Fikri; Gomes, Carlos A; Benatti, Simone V; Naidoo, Noel; Salvetti, Francesco; Maccatrozzo, Stefano; Agnoletti, Vanni; Gamberini, Emiliano; Solaini, Leonardo; Costanzo, Antonio; Celotti, Andrea; Tomasoni, Matteo; Khokha, Vladimir; Arvieux, Catherine; Napolitano, Lena; Handolin, Lauri; Pisano, Michele; Magnone, Stefano; Spain, David A; de Moya, Marc; Davis, Kimberly A; De Angelis, Nicola; Leppaniemi, Ari; Ferrada, Paula; Latifi, Rifat; Navarro, David C; Otomo, Yashuiro; Coimbra, Raul; Maier, Ronald V; Moore, Frederick; Rizoli, Sandro; Sakakushev, Boris; Galante, Joseph M; Chiara, Osvaldo; Cimbanassi, Stefania; Mefire, Alain C; Weber, Dieter; Ceresoli, Marco; Peitzman, Andrew B; Wehlie, Liban; Sartelli, Massimo; Di Saverio, Salomone; Ansaloni, Luca
    Abstract Spleen injuries are among the most frequent trauma-related injuries. At present, they are classified according to the anatomy of the injury. The optimal treatment strategy, however, should keep into consideration the hemodynamic status, the anatomic derangement, and the associated injuries. The management of splenic trauma patients aims to restore the homeostasis and the normal physiopathology especially considering the modern tools for bleeding management. Thus, the management of splenic trauma should be ultimately multidisciplinary and based on the physiology of the patient, the anatomy of the injury, and the associated lesions. Lastly, as the management of adults and children must be different, children should always be treated in dedicated pediatric trauma centers. In fact, the vast majority of pediatric patients with blunt splenic trauma can be managed non-operatively. This paper presents the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) classification of splenic trauma and the management guidelines.
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    Strategies to prevent blood loss and reduce transfusion in emergency general surgery, WSES-AAST consensus paper
    (2024-07-16) Coccolini, Federico; Shander, Aryeh; Ceresoli, Marco; Moore, Ernest; Tian, Brian; Parini, Dario; Sartelli, Massimo; Sakakushev, Boris; Doklestich, Krstina; Abu-Zidan, Fikri; Horer, Tal; Shelat, Vishal; Hardcastle, Timothy; Bignami, Elena; Kirkpatrick, Andrew; Weber, Dieter; Kryvoruchko, Igor; Leppaniemi, Ari; Tan, Edward; Kessel, Boris; Isik, Arda; Cremonini, Camilla; Forfori, Francesco; Ghiadoni, Lorenzo; Chiarugi, Massimo; Ball, Chad; Ottolino, Pablo; Hecker, Andreas; Mariani, Diego; Melai, Ettore; Malbrain, Manu; Agostini, Vanessa; Podda, Mauro; Picetti, Edoardo; Kluger, Yoram; Rizoli, Sandro; Litvin, Andrey; Maier, Ron; Beka, Solomon G.; De Simone, Belinda; Bala, Miklosh; Perez, Aleix M.; Ordonez, Carlos; Bodnaruk, Zenon; Cui, Yunfeng; Calatayud, Augusto P.; de Angelis, Nicola; Amico, Francesco; Pikoulis, Emmanouil; Damaskos, Dimitris; Coimbra, Raul; Chirica, Mircea; Biffl, Walter L.; Catena, Fausto
    Abstract Emergency general surgeons often provide care to severely ill patients requiring surgical interventions and intensive support. One of the primary drivers of morbidity and mortality is perioperative bleeding. In general, when addressing life threatening haemorrhage, blood transfusion can become an essential part of overall resuscitation. However, under all circumstances, indications for blood transfusion must be accurately evaluated. When patients decline blood transfusions, regardless of the reason, surgeons should aim to provide optimal care and respect and accommodate each patient’s values and target the best outcome possible given the patient’s desires and his/her clinical condition. The aim of this position paper was to perform a review of the existing literature and to provide comprehensive recommendations on organizational, surgical, anaesthetic, and haemostatic strategies that can be used to provide optimal peri-operative blood management, reduce, or avoid blood transfusions and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
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    Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF): the WSES and CWIS position paper
    (2024-10-18) Sermonesi, Giacomo; Bertelli, Riccardo; Pieracci, Fredric M.; Balogh, Zsolt J.; Coimbra, Raul; Galante, Joseph M.; Hecker, Andreas; Weber, Dieter; Bauman, Zachary M.; Kartiko, Susan; Patel, Bhavik; Whitbeck, SarahAnn S.; White, Thomas W.; Harrell, Kevin N.; Perrina, Daniele; Rampini, Alessia; Tian, Brian; Amico, Francesco; Beka, Solomon G.; Bonavina, Luigi; Ceresoli, Marco; Cobianchi, Lorenzo; Coccolini, Federico; Cui, Yunfeng; Dal Mas, Francesca; De Simone, Belinda; Di Carlo, Isidoro; Di Saverio, Salomone; Dogjani, Agron; Fette, Andreas; Fraga, Gustavo P.; Gomes, Carlos A.; Khan, Jim S.; Kirkpatrick, Andrew W.; Kruger, Vitor F.; Leppäniemi, Ari; Litvin, Andrey; Mingoli, Andrea; Navarro, David C.; Passera, Eliseo; Pisano, Michele; Podda, Mauro; Russo, Emanuele; Sakakushev, Boris; Santonastaso, Domenico; Sartelli, Massimo; Shelat, Vishal G.; Tan, Edward; Wani, Imtiaz; Abu-Zidan, Fikri M.; Biffl, Walter L.; Civil, Ian; Latifi, Rifat; Marzi, Ingo; Picetti, Edoardo; Pikoulis, Manos; Agnoletti, Vanni; Bravi, Francesca; Vallicelli, Carlo; Ansaloni, Luca; Moore, Ernest E.; Catena, Fausto
    Abstract Background Rib fractures are one of the most common traumatic injuries and may result in significant morbidity and mortality. Despite growing evidence, technological advances and increasing acceptance, surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) remains not uniformly considered in trauma centers. Indications, contraindications, appropriate timing, surgical approaches and utilized implants are part of an ongoing debate. The present position paper, which is endorsed by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), and supported by the Chest Wall Injury Society, aims to provide a review of the literature investigating the use of SSRF in rib fracture management to develop graded position statements, providing an updated guide and reference for SSRF. Methods This position paper was developed according to the WSES methodology. A steering committee performed the literature review and drafted the position paper. An international panel of experts then critically revised the manuscript and discussed it in detail, to develop a consensus on the position statements. Results A total of 287 studies (systematic reviews, randomized clinical trial, prospective and retrospective comparative studies, case series, original articles) have been selected from an initial pool of 9928 studies. Thirty-nine graded position statements were put forward to address eight crucial aspects of SSRF: surgical indications, contraindications, optimal timing of surgery, preoperative imaging evaluation, rib fracture sites for surgical fixation, management of concurrent thoracic injuries, surgical approach, stabilization methods and material selection. Conclusion This consensus document addresses the key focus questions on surgical treatment of rib fractures. The expert recommendations clarify current evidences on SSRF indications, timing, operative planning, approaches and techniques, with the aim to guide clinicians in optimizing the management of rib fractures, to improve patient outcomes and direct future research.
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    The LIFE TRIAD of emergency general surgery
    (2022-07-25) Coccolini, Federico; Sartelli, Massimo; Kluger, Yoram; Osipov, Aleksei; Cui, Yunfeng; Beka, Solomon G.; Kirkpatrick, Andrew; Sall, Ibrahima; Moore, Ernest E.; Biffl, Walter L.; Litvin, Andrey; Pisano, Michele; Magnone, Stefano; Picetti, Edoardo; de Angelis, Nicola; Stahel, Philip; Ansaloni, Luca; Tan, Edward; Abu-Zidan, Fikri; Ceresoli, Marco; Hecker, Andreas; Chiara, Osvaldo; Sganga, Gabriele; Khokha, Vladimir; di Saverio, Salomone; Sakakushev, Boris; Campanelli, Giampiero; Fraga, Gustavo; Wani, Imtiaz; Broek, Richard t.; Cicuttin, Enrico; Cremonini, Camilla; Tartaglia, Dario; Soreide, Kjetil; Galante, Joseph; de Moya, Marc; Koike, Kaoru; De Simone, Belinda; Balogh, Zsolt; Amico, Francesco; Shelat, Vishal; Pikoulis, Emmanouil; Di Carlo, Isidoro; Bonavina, Luigi; Leppaniemi, Ari; Marzi, Ingo; Ivatury, Rao; Khan, Jim; Maier, Ronald V.; Hardcastle, Timothy C.; Isik, Arda; Podda, Mauro; Tolonen, Matti; Rasa, Kemal; Navsaria, Pradeep H.; Demetrashvili, Zaza; Tarasconi, Antonio; Carcoforo, Paolo; Sibilla, Maria G.; Baiocchi, Gian L.; Pararas, Nikolaos; Weber, Dieter; Chiarugi, Massimo; Catena, Fausto
    Abstract Emergency General Surgery (EGS) was identified as multidisciplinary surgery performed for traumatic and non-traumatic acute conditions during the same admission in the hospital by general emergency surgeons and other specialists. It is the most diffused surgical discipline in the world. To live and grow strong EGS necessitates three fundamental parts: emergency and elective continuous surgical practice, evidence generation through clinical registries and data accrual, and indications and guidelines production: the LIFE TRIAD.