The pregnant patient presents a unique clinical challenge for the general surgeon. About 7% of pregnancies are complicated by nonobstetric surgical problems, and an estimated 1 in 500 pregnancies will need an operation for nonpregnancy-related issues. Table 72.1 is adapted…
Trauma surgeons must possess a comprehensive understanding of the diagnostic and treatment algorithms for duodenal injury as these injuries are unusual, but not rare, and can be difficult to diagnose. The surgical approaches are nuanced and can be complex, implying…
Chest trauma is the primary cause of death in up to 25% of fatalities following traumatic injury and a major contributing factor in another 25%. As few as 5% to 15% of these patients require acute operative intervention. Based on…