2013 WSES guidelines for management of intra-abdominal infections
Despite advances in diagnosis, surgery, and antimicrobial therapy, mortality rates
associated with complicated intra-abdominal infections remain exceedingly high. The 2013 …
associated with complicated intra-abdominal infections remain exceedingly high. The 2013 …
Antimicrobials: a global alliance for optimizing their rational use in intra-abdominal infections (AGORA)
Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are an important cause of morbidity and are frequently
associated with poor prognosis, particularly in high-risk patients. The cornerstones in the …
associated with poor prognosis, particularly in high-risk patients. The cornerstones in the …
Prospective observational study on acute appendicitis worldwide (POSAW)
Background Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common surgical disease, and
appendectomy is the treatment of choice in the majority of cases. A correct diagnosis is key …
appendectomy is the treatment of choice in the majority of cases. A correct diagnosis is key …
Effect of postoperative antibiotic administration on postoperative infection following cholecystectomy for acute calculous cholecystitis: a randomized clinical trial
JM Regimbeau, D Fuks, K Pautrat, F Mauvais… - Jama, 2014 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Ninety percent of cases of acute calculous cholecystitis are of mild (grade I) or
moderate (grade II) severity. Although the preoperative and intraoperative antibiotic …
moderate (grade II) severity. Although the preoperative and intraoperative antibiotic …
Acute cholecystitis from biliary lithiasis: diagnosis, management and treatment
Biliary lithiasis is a global disorder affecting nearly 20% of the world's population, although
most cases occur without symptoms. Gallbladder stones could move into the common bile …
most cases occur without symptoms. Gallbladder stones could move into the common bile …
Complicated intra-abdominal infections in Europe: a comprehensive review of the CIAO study
Abstract The CIAO Study (“C omplicated Intra-A bdominal infection O bservational” Study) is
a multicenter investigation performed in 68 medical institutions throughout Europe over the …
a multicenter investigation performed in 68 medical institutions throughout Europe over the …
Antimicrobial stewardship: a call to action for surgeons
Despite current antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) being advocated by infectious
disease specialists and discussed by national and international policy makers, ASPs …
disease specialists and discussed by national and international policy makers, ASPs …
Necrotizing fasciitis: literature review of contemporary strategies for diagnosing and management with three case reports: torso, abdominal wall, upper and lower limbs
Z Roje, Ž Roje, D Matić, D Librenjak… - World Journal of …, 2011 - Springer
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon soft tissue infection, usually caused by toxin-
producing virulent bacteria. It is characterized by widespread fascial necrosis primarily …
producing virulent bacteria. It is characterized by widespread fascial necrosis primarily …
Systematic review of evidence and consensus on diverticulitis: an analysis of national and international guidelines
Aim The study aimed to analyse the currently available national and international guidelines
for areas of consensus and contrasting recommendations in the treatment of diverticulitis …
for areas of consensus and contrasting recommendations in the treatment of diverticulitis …
[HTML][HTML] WHO's essential medicines and AWaRe: recommendations on first-and second-choice antibiotics for empiric treatment of clinical infections
Abstract The WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (EML) prioritizes medicines that have
significant global public health value. The EML can also deliver important messages on …
significant global public health value. The EML can also deliver important messages on …