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Background: Since introduction of damage control (DC) approach to non‐trauma setting is relatively late, the risk factors associated with this procedure remain undefined. This study was aimed at identifying factors responsible for the mortality.
Methods: Over a 5‐year period (from February 2002 to February 2007), consecutive non‐trauma patients who required DC laparotomy (DCL) with gauze packing...
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