Document Type
Article
Original Publication Date
2017
Journal/Book/Conference Title
World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Volume
12
Issue
29
First Page
1
Last Page
34
DOI of Original Publication
10.1186/s13017-017-0141-6
Date of Submission
August 2017
Abstract
Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are common surgical emergencies and have been reported as major contributors to non-trauma deaths in the emergency departments worldwide.
The cornerstones of effective treatment of IAIs are early recognition, adequate source control, and appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Prompt resuscitation of patients with ongoing sepsis is of utmost important.
In hospitals worldwide, non-acceptance of, or lack of access to, accessible evidence-based practices and guidelines result in overall poorer outcome of patients suffering IAIs.
The aim of this paper is to promote global standards of care in IAIs and update the 2013 WSES guidelines for management of intra-abdominal infections.
Rights
© The Author(s). 2017
Is Part Of
VCU Surgery Publications
Comments
Originally published at https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-017-0141-6