Search Results - "Kashuk, Jeffry L."
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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
Published in World journal of emergency surgery (19-06-2018)“…Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is a common surgical emergency, causing high morbidity and even some mortality. The adhesions causing such bowel…”
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Primary fibrinolysis is integral in the pathogenesis of the acute coagulopathy of trauma
Published in Annals of surgery (01-09-2010)“…The existence of primary fibrinolysis (PF) and a defined mechanistic link to the "Acute Coagulopathy of Trauma" is controversial. Rapid thrombelastography…”
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Rapid thrombelastography (r-TEG) identifies hypercoagulability and predicts thromboembolic events in surgical patients
Published in Surgery (01-10-2009)“…Background Despite routine prophylaxis, thromboembolic events (TEs) in surgical patients remain a substantial problem. Furthermore, the timing and incidence of…”
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The role of open abdomen in non-trauma patient: WSES Consensus Paper
Published in World journal of emergency surgery (14-08-2017)“…The open abdomen (OA) is defined as intentional decision to leave the fascial edges of the abdomen un-approximated after laparotomy (laparostomy). The…”
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One Thousand Bedside Percutaneous Tracheostomies in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit: Time to Change the Gold Standard
Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (01-02-2011)“…Background Bedside percutaneous tracheostomy (BPT) is a cost-effective alternative to open tracheostomy. Small series have consistently documented minimal…”
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Differentiation of Enzymatic from Platelet Hypercoagulability Using the Novel Thrombelastography Parameter Delta (Δ)
Published in The Journal of surgical research (01-09-2010)“…Background Thrombelastography (TEG) allows for rapid global assessment of coagulation function. Our previous work demonstrated that a hypercoagulable state…”
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Primary repair of civilian colon injuries is safe in the damage control scenario
Published in Surgery (01-10-2009)“…Background Although the safety of primary repair/anastomosis for civilian colon injuries after standard laparotomy (SL) has been established, recent civilian…”
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Noncitrated Whole Blood Is Optimal for Evaluation of Postinjury Coagulopathy With Point-of-Care Rapid Thrombelastography
Published in The Journal of surgical research (01-09-2009)“…Introduction Progressive postinjury coagulopathy has become the fundamental rationale for damage control surgery, and the decision to abort operative…”
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Two-stage brachial-basilic transposition fistula provides superior patency rates for dialysis access in a safety-net population
Published in Surgery (01-10-2010)“…Background Guidelines of the National Kidney Foundation recommending aggressive pursuit of autogenous fistulae for dialysis access in lieu of prosthetic…”
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Progressive postinjury thrombocytosis is associated with thromboembolic complications
Published in Surgery (01-10-2010)“…Background Our previous investigation demonstrated that despite routine chemoprophylaxis, thrombelastography, which is a comprehensive test measuring the…”
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Local wound exploration remains a valuable triage tool for the evaluation of anterior abdominal stab wounds
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-08-2009)“…Abstract Background Recent guidelines do not support local wound exploration (LWE) or diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) in the evaluation of patients with…”
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Unanswered questions in the use of blood component therapy in trauma
Published in Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine (17-01-2011)“…Recent advances in our approach to blood component therapy in traumatic hemorrhage have resulted in a reassessment of many of the tenants of management which…”
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Bomb Explosions in Acts of Terrorism: Evil Creativity Challenges Our Trauma Systems
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Fatal gunshot wounds to the head: a critical appraisal of organ donation rates
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-12-2010)“…Abstract Background Patients sustaining fatal gunshot wounds to the head are often young, without associated comorbidities, and are potentially ideal…”
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Postinjury Coagulopathy Management: Goal Directed Resuscitation via POC Thrombelastography
Published in Annals of surgery (01-04-2010)“…Progressive postinjury coagulopathy remains the fundamental rationale for damage control surgery, but the decision to abort operative intervention must occur…”
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Coagulation abnormalities in the trauma patient: the role of point-of-care thromboelastography
Published in Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis (01-10-2010)“…Current recommendations for resuscitation of the critically injured patient are limited by a lack of point-of-care (POC) assessment of coagulation status…”
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Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets syndrome: when is surgical help needed?
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-12-2009)“…Abstract Background Life-threatening hemorrhage is a rare event in hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome. Epidemiologic data…”
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Initial experiences with point-of-care rapid thrombelastography for management of life-threatening postinjury coagulopathy
Published in Transfusion (Philadelphia, Pa.) (01-01-2012)“…BACKGROUND: Massive transfusion (MTP) protocol design is hindered by lack of accurate assessment of coagulation. Rapid thrombelastography (r‐TEG) provides…”
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Postinjury Life Threatening Coagulopathy: Is 1:1 Fresh Frozen Plasma: Packed Red Blood Cells the Answer?
Published in The journal of trauma (01-08-2008)“…BACKGROUND:Recent military experience suggests that immediate 1:1 fresh frozen plasma (FFP); red blood cells (RBC) for casualties requiring >10 units packed…”
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Potential benefits of an integrated military/civilian trauma system: experiences from two major regional conflicts
Published in Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine (21-02-2017)“…Although differences of opinion and controversies may arise, lessons learned from military conflicts often translate into improvements in triage, resuscitation…”
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