Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a group of diseases characterized by an interruption of
the blood supply to varying portions of the intestine, leading to ischemia and secondary …

Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are common surgical emergencies and have been reported
as major contributors to non-trauma deaths in hospitals worldwide. The cornerstones of …

Bloodstream infection (BSI) is defined by positive blood cultures in a patient with systemic
signs of infection and may be either secondary to a documented source or primary—that is …

Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is typically defined as a group of diseases characterized by
an interruption of the blood supply to varying portions of the small intestine, leading to …

Obstruction and perforation due to colorectal cancer represent challenging matters in terms
of diagnosis, life-saving strategies, obstruction resolution and oncologic challenge. The aims …

Background: Previous evidence-based guidelines on the management of intra-abdominal
infection (IAI) were published by the Surgical Infection Society (SIS) in 1992, 2002, and …

Damage control resuscitation may lead to postoperative intra-abdominal hypertension or
abdominal compartment syndrome. These conditions may result in a vicious, self …

Background Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the
elective setting. Initially finding indication in minor abdominal emergencies, it has gradually …

Perforated peptic ulcer is a common emergency condition worldwide, with associated
mortality rates of up to 30%. A scarcity of high-quality studies about the condition limits the …

Purpose Acute mesenteric ischaemia (AMI) accounts for about 1: 1000 acute hospital
admissions. Untreated, AMI will cause mesenteric infarction, intestinal necrosis, an …