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  • Emergency Surgery
  • Surgical Guidelines
  • Anorectal Diseases

Context:

  • The World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) convened in 2019.
  • Anorectal emergencies represent a significant challenge in surgical practice.
  • Existing guidelines were insufficient for global application.

Purpose:

  • To establish the first comprehensive global consensus recommendations for managing anorectal emergencies.
  • To provide evidence-based guidance for surgeons worldwide.
  • To standardize treatment protocols for common anorectal conditions.

Summary:

  • The guideline addresses seven specific anorectal emergencies.
  • Recommendations are based on the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system.
  • This guideline serves as a crucial resource for surgeons in their daily practice.

Impact:

  • Facilitates standardized and improved patient care for anorectal emergencies globally.
  • Enhances surgical decision-making through evidence-based recommendations.
  • Establishes a foundational document for future research and clinical practice in emergency anorectal surgery.