Tag Michael Hughes

Introduction Trauma care in general has been revolutionized by the increased availability and accuracy of cross-sectional imaging and interventional radiology. The ‘trauma CT scan’ is an integral part of most units’ major trauma protocols and specialized trauma centres depend on…

Introduction Updated guidelines focus on comprehensive protocols for each step of the perioperative ‘journey’ in various abdominal procedures. Several reviews confirm an association between the use of an enhanced recovery protocol (ERP) and improved outcomes in abdominal surgery. While some…