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01-05-2017 | Editorial Perspective

Introductory Overview: IATSIC Symposium, WJS

Author: Timothy Craig Hardcastle

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 5/2017

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Trauma is a major scourge in the developing world with almost 90% of trauma-related deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) [1]. A major part of the mortality is at the scene, and preventative strategies can address this burden of disease; however, a second surge in mortality occurs in the post-acute period, particularly in the critically ill who end up in the ICU. …

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Title: Introductory Overview: IATSIC Symposium, WJS
Author: Timothy Craig Hardcastle
Publication date: 01-05-2017
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-017-3947-1

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