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Surgical Emergencies in the ICU
Vikram Saini1, Obaid Ashraf, James Babowice
1Division of Infectious Disease (Drs Saini and Bhanot), Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (Drs Saini and Ashraf), Department of General Surgery (Dr Babowice), and Division of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care (Ms Hamilton and Dr Khan), Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Abstract:
Surgical emergencies are common in the critical care setting and require prompt diagnosis and management. Here, we discuss some of the surgical emergencies involving the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and genitourinary sites. In addition, foreign body aspiration and necrotizing soft-tissue infections have been elaborated. Clinicians should be aware of the risk factors, keys examination findings, diagnostic modalities, and medical as well as surgical treatment options for these potentially fatal illnesses.
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