World Journal of Emergency Surgery (Jan 2011)

WSES consensus conference: Guidelines for first-line management of intra-abdominal infections

  • Leppaniemi Ari,
  • Ansaloni Luca,
  • Catena Fausto,
  • Tranà Cristian,
  • Nespoli Angelo,
  • van Goor Harry,
  • Guercioni Gianluca,
  • Tumietto Fabio,
  • Pea Federico,
  • Koike Kaoru,
  • Viale Pierluigi,
  • Sartelli Massimo,
  • Biffl Walter,
  • Moore Frederick A,
  • Poggetti Renato,
  • Pinna Antonio,
  • Moore Ernest E

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-6-2
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1
p. 2

Abstract

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Abstract Intra-abdominal infections are still associated with high rate of morbidity and mortality. A multidisciplinary approach to the management of patients with intra-abdominal infections may be an important factor in the quality of care. The presence of a team of health professionals from various disciplines, working in concert, may improve efficiency, outcome, and the cost of care. A World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) Consensus Conference was held in Bologna on July 2010, during the 1st congress of the WSES, involving surgeons, infectious disease specialists, pharmacologists, radiologists and intensivists with the goal of defining recommendations for the early management of intra-abdominal infections. This document represents the executive summary of the final guidelines approved by the consensus conference.