Background: ALPPS (associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy)
was introduced with the promise to reduce posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) in …

Background In response to the growing interest in global surgery among trainees, international
surgical rotation (ISR) was approved as a formal elective of resident curriculum. To …

The use of small molecules that can promote neuronal growth represents a promising
approach to regenerative science. Along these lines we have developed separate short or …

Background Timely and effective bystander first aid can improve outcomes for trauma victims.
Bystanders are present at most traumas and are more likely to assist with prior training. …

The use of small molecule surrogates of growth factors that directly or indirectly promote
growth represents an attractive approach to regenerative medicine. With synthetic access to …

Risks of nonoperative management include bullet migration and embolism, sepsis, erosion
into surrounding vascular or airway structures, and psychological distress of the patient. 1 In …

Frequent active shooter and mass casualty incidents have captured the attention of both the
general public and health care professionals, resulting in an increasing desire by the public …

A massive hemothorax was evacuated, a left lower lobe tractotomy was performed, and
major pulmonary vascular hemorrhage was controlled. Because of coaguolopathic bleeding …

The definition of trauma includes physical, emotional, and mental injury. A system of trauma
includes prehospital, in-hospital, and posthospital care. The economic burden of trauma in …

Injury to the spleen is common, resulting in a significant number of hospital admissions,
morbidity, and occasionally death. The spleen is the second most commonly injured organ in …