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A high ratio of plasma and platelets to packed red blood cells in the first 6 hours of massive transfusion improves outcomes in a large multicenter study by Zink, Karen A., M.D, Sambasivan, Chitra N., M.D, Holcomb, John B., M.D, Chisholm, Gary, Ph.D, Schreiber, Martin A., M.D

“…Abstract Background In trauma, most hemorrhagic deaths occur within the first 6 hours. This study examined the effect on survival of high ratios of fresh…”
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A highly porous silica and chitosan-based hemostatic dressing is superior in controlling hemorrhage in a severe groin injury model in swine by Sambasivan, Chitra N., M.D, Cho, S. David, M.D, Zink, Karen A., M.D, Differding, Jerome A., M.P.H, Schreiber, Martin A., M.D

“…Abstract Background This study compared the efficacy of 3 hemostatic dressings in a severe groin injury model in swine. Methods Twenty-three swine received…”
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Splenectomy leads to a persistent hypercoagulable state after trauma by Watters, Jennifer M., M.D, Sambasivan, Chitra N., M.D, Zink, Karen, M.D, Kremenevskiy, Igor, M.D., Ph.D, Englehart, Michael S., M.D, Underwood, Samantha J., M.S, Schreiber, Martin A., M.D

“…Abstract Background It was hypothesized that splenectomy following trauma results in hypercoagulability. Methods A prospective, nonrandomized, single-center…”
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Oncologic outcomes after resection of rectal cancer: Laparoscopic versus open approach by Sambasivan, Chitra N., M.D, Deveney, Karen E., M.D, Morris, Katherine T., M.D

“…Abstract Background This study examined outcomes of laparoscopic and open rectal cancer surgery in a community hospital setting. Methods A community health…”
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Emerging therapies in traumatic hemorrhage control by Sambasivan, Chitra N, Schreiber, Martin A

“…Care of the injured patient is a dynamic process. Hemorrhage remains the primary cause of preventable death after trauma. Rapid and effective early care can…”
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Management and outcomes of traumatic colon injury in civilian and military patients by Sambasivan, Chitra N, Underwood, Samantha J, Kuehn, Reed B, Cho, S D, Kiraly, Laszlo N, Hamilton, Gregory J, Flaherty, Stephen F, Dorlac, Warren C, Schreiber, Martin A

“…Divergent injury patterns may indicate the need for differing strategies in combat and civilian trauma patients. This study aims to compare outcomes of colon…”
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Management and outcomes of traumatic colon injury in civilian and military patients by Sambasivan, Chitra N., MD, Underwood, Samantha J., MS, Kuehn, Reed B., MD, Cho, S. David, MD, Kiraly, Laszlo N., MD, Hamilton, Gregory, BS, Flaherty, Stephen F., MD, Dorlac, Warren C., MD, FACS, Schreiber, Martin A., MD, FACS

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General surgery: Should you do it or not? by Sambasivan, Chitra N., Stein, Sharon L.

“…Colon and rectal surgery is a well-established surgical subspecialty which was at the forefront of the development of specialization. One of the considerations…”
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High Ratios of Plasma and Platelets to Packed Red Blood Cells Do Not Affect Mortality in Nonmassively Transfused Patients by Sambasivan, Chitra N., Kunio, Nicholas R., Nair, Prakash V., Zink, Karen A., Michalek, Joel E., Holcomb, John B., Schreiber, Martin A.

“…BACKGROUND:Administration of high transfusion ratios in patients not requiring massive transfusion might be harmful. We aimed to determine the effect of high…”
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A Predictive Model for Mortality in Massively Transfused Trauma Patients by Barbosa, Ronald R., Rowell, Susan E., Sambasivan, Chitra N., Diggs, Brian S., Spinella, Philip C., Schreiber, Martin A.

“…BACKGROUND:Improvements in trauma systems and resuscitation have increased survival in severely injured patients. Massive transfusion has been increasingly…”
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High Transfusion Ratios Are Not Associated With Increased Complication Rates in Patients With Severe Extremity Injuries by Van, Philbert Y., Sambasivan, Chitra N., Wade, Charles E., Jones, John A., Holcomb, John B., Schreiber, Martin A., Blackbourne, Lorne H.

“…BACKGROUND:High transfusion ratios of plasma to packed red blood cells (>1:2) have been associated with increased survival and increased complications in…”
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Comparison of Abdominal Damage Control Surgery in Combat Versus Civilian Trauma by Sambasivan, Chitra N., Underwood, Samantha J., Cho, S. D., Kiraly, Laszlo N., Hamilton, Greg J., Kofoed, J. T., Flaherty, Stephen F., Dorlac, Warren C., Schreiber, Martin A.

“…BACKGROUND:The majority of individuals who perform damage control surgery in the military arena are trained in civilian venues. Therefore, it is important to…”
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Oncologic outcomes after resection of rectal cancer: Laparoscopic versus open approach. Discussion by SAMBASIVAN, Chitra N, DEVENEY, Karen E, MORRIS, Katherine T, PHANG, P. Terry

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Splenectomy leads to a persistent hypercoagulable state after trauma. Discussion by WATTERS, Jennifer M, SAMBASIVAN, Chitra N, ZINK, Karen, KREMENEVSKIY, Igor, ENGLEHART, Michael S, UNDERWOOD, Samantha J, SCHREIBER, Martin A, MARTIN, Matthew

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A Predictive Model for Mortality in Massively Transfused Trauma Patients: Topics in the Management of Substantial Hemorrhage by BARBOSA, Ronald R, ROWELL, Susan E, SAMBASIVAN, Chitra N, DIGGS, Brian S, SPINELLA, Philip C, SCHREIBER, Martin A

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High Ratios of Plasma and Platelets to Packed Red Blood Cells Do Not Affect Mortality in Nonmassively Transfused Patients: Topics in the Management of Substantial Hemorrhage by SAMBASIVAN, Chitra N, KUNIO, Nicholas R, NAIR, Prakash V, ZINK, Karen A, MICHALEK, Joel E, HOLCOMB, John B, SCHREIBER, Martin A

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High Transfusion Ratios Are Not Associated With Increased Complication Rates in Patients With Severe Extremity Injuries. Discussion by VAN, Philbert Y, SAMBASIVAN, Chitra N, WADE, Charles E, JONES, John A, HOLCOMB, John B, SCHREIBER, Martin A, BLACKBOURNE, Lorne H, DUCHESNE, Juan C, VAN, Philbert

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Comparison of Abdominal Damage Control Surgery in Combat Versus Civilian Trauma. Discussion by SAMBASIVAN, Chitra N, UNDERWOOD, Samantha J, SAMBASIVAN, Chitra, CHO, S. D, KIRALY, Laszlo N, HAMILTON, Greg J, KOFOED, J. T, FLAHERTY, Stephen F, DORLAC, Warren C, SCHREIBER, Martin A, WHITE, Christopher E

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