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Dimitriou R, Calori GM, Giannoudis PV. Polytrauma – new horizons for management. TRAUMA-ENGLAND 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/1460408611418766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
The management of polytrauma has evolved considerably in the last century. Advances have been made in all disciplines involved in trauma care from pre-hospital care and resuscitation protocols to diagnostics, surgical techniques, administration of novel pharmacological agents and late reconstruction procedures. Improved understanding of the altered physiology and the induced response at the molecular level offers the potential for novel management strategies and prevention of post-traumatic complications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rozalia Dimitriou
- Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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- Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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