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Antonini M, Genie MG, Attwell K, Attema AE, Ward JK, Melegaro A, et al., 'Are we ready for the next pandemic? Public preferences and trade-offs between vaccine characteristics and societal restrictions across 21 countries', Social Science and Medicine, 366 (2025) [C1]
In vaccination decisions, individuals must weigh the benefits against the risks of remaining unvaccinated and potentially facing social restrictions. Previous studies have focused... [more]
In vaccination decisions, individuals must weigh the benefits against the risks of remaining unvaccinated and potentially facing social restrictions. Previous studies have focused on individual preferences for vaccine characteristics and societal restrictions separately. This study aims to quantify public preferences and the potential trade-offs between vaccine characteristics and societal restrictions, including lockdowns and vaccine mandates, in the context of a future pandemic. We conducted a discrete choice experiment (DCE) involving 47,114 respondents from 21 countries between July 2022 and June 2023 through an online panel. Participants were presented with choices between two hypothetical vaccination programs and an option to opt-out. A latent class logit model was used to estimate trade-offs among attributes. Despite some level of preference heterogeneity across countries and respondents' profiles, we consistently identified three classes of respondents: vaccine refusers, vaccine-hesitant, and pro-vaccine individuals. Vaccine attributes were generally deemed more important than societal restriction attributes. We detected strong preferences for the highest levels of vaccine effectiveness and for domestically produced vaccines across most countries. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 was the strongest predictor of pro-vaccine class preferences. Women and younger people were more likely to be vaccine refusers compared to men and older individuals. In some countries, vaccine hesitancy and refusal were linked to lower socioeconomic status, whereas in others, individuals with higher education and higher income were more likely to exhibit hesitancy. Our findings emphasize the need for tailored vaccination programs that consider local contexts and demographics. Building trust in national regulatory authorities and international organizations through targeted communication, along with investing in domestic production facilities, can improve vaccine uptake and enhance public health responses in the future.
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Karolewski J, Williams J-K, Weaver N, Meakes S, Gane K, Balogh ZJ, 'Epidemiology of myocardial injury in trauma patients: proposed phenotypes for future research.', Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 51 123 (2025)
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Sermonesi G, Bertelli R, Pieracci FM, Balogh ZJ, Coimbra R, Galante JM, et al., 'Correction: Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF): the WSES and CWIS position paper.', World J Emerg Surg, 20 8 (2025)
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Balogh Z, Hildebrand F, 'ICU requirements', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 51 (2025)
This section outlines the essential requirements for managing trauma patients in ICUs across Europe. It emphasizes the need for ICU accreditation at the highest national level and... [more]
This section outlines the essential requirements for managing trauma patients in ICUs across Europe. It emphasizes the need for ICU accreditation at the highest national level and highlights criteria, including staffing, equipment, training programmes, protocols, and documentation for quality control. Key requirements encompass 24/7 admission capability, trained staff, multidisciplinary rounds, specialised observation beds, organ donation programmes, and participation in trauma resuscitations and hospital disaster planning. Desirable criteria, such as education, research activities, trauma protocol development, cross-rotation training, outreach services, and combined team training are also discussed, focused on fostering collaboration between trauma and intensive care services to ensure comprehensive trauma management.
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Ní Chróinín D, Balogh ZJ, Smith J, Pang G, Wragg J, Cardona M, 'Current Care and Barriers to Optimal Care of People With Hip Fracture: A Survey of Hospitals in New South Wales, Australia', Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, 16 (2025)
Background: Fragility hip fractures are a common and often devastating event, and a shared care approach between orthopaedics and geriatrics can improve patient, health service an... [more]
Background: Fragility hip fractures are a common and often devastating event, and a shared care approach between orthopaedics and geriatrics can improve patient, health service and quality of care outcomes. The aim of this cross-sectional survey, administered to all hospitals caring for patients with acute hip fracture, in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, was to establish current models of care (e.g. shared care or other), and barriers and facilitators of best care. Methods: A combination of quantitative and free-text data was collected. In total, 30/36 (83%) hospitals responded, with representation from all 15 state local health districts. Results: Overall, 21/30 had a formal orthopedic surgery/geriatric medicine shared care model; orthopaedic surgery admission with routine (ortho)geriatrician input was commonest (13/21). Multiple barriers to optimal hip fracture care were identified along the various stages of the national guideline-recommended care pathway. Common barriers reported included staffing deficits (for pain assessment, fascia iliaca block administration) and gaps in service structure (lack of specialist services for refracture prevention). Multidisciplinary meetings were in place to enable best care and to promote team communication, but were impeded by absence of relevant team members (8/16). Free-text themes of enablers of good practice included clear escalation and hand-over processes, multidisciplinary communication strategies, and guideline-aligned clinical pathways. Conclusion: Moving forward, addressing common barriers such as staffing and knowledge deficits, and harnessing enablers of good practice such as multidisciplinary communication and support, combined with effective implementation strategies, are likely to optimize care for patients with hip fracture.
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De Simone B, Abu-Zidan FM, Boni L, Castillo AMG, Cassinotti E, Corradi F, et al., 'Indocyanine green fluorescence-guided surgery in the emergency setting: the WSES international consensus position paper.', World J Emerg Surg, 20 13 (2025)
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De Simone B, Abu-Zidan FM, Kasongo L, Moore EE, Podda M, Sartelli M, et al., 'COVID-19 infection is a significant risk factor for death in patients presenting with acute cholecystitis: a secondary analysis of the ChoCO-W cohort study.', World J Emerg Surg, 20 16 (2025)
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Jeffcote T, Battistuzzo CR, Roach R, Bell C, Bendinelli C, Rashford S, et al., 'Development of a Quality Indicator Set for the Optimal Acute Management of Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in the Australian Context.', Neurocrit Care, 42 485-494 (2025) [C1]
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Hedger DJ, Smith M, Weaver N, Bendall J, Balogh ZJ, 'Increasing prehospital tourniquet use attributed to non-indicated use: an 11-year retrospective study.', Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 51 71 (2025) [C1]
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Segelcke D, Orschiedt J, Rosenberger DC, Pogatzki-Zahn EM, Pradier B, Balogh ZJ, 'Surgical advances in the stone age: Unveiling the art of healing', WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, Civil ID, 'Futility, frailty and comorbidity scaling for elderly trauma patients and trauma registries: One scale for all.', Injury, 112336 (2025)
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Kovoor JG, Stretton B, Gupta AK, Beath A, Jacob MO, Kefalianos JM, et al., 'The Adelaide Score: prospective implementation of an artificial intelligence system to improve hospital and cost efficiency', ANZ Journal of Surgery, (2025) [C1]
Background: The Adelaide Score is an artificial intelligence system that integrates objective vital signs and laboratory tests to predict likelihood of hospital discharge. Methods... [more]
Background: The Adelaide Score is an artificial intelligence system that integrates objective vital signs and laboratory tests to predict likelihood of hospital discharge. Methods: A prospective implementation trial was conducted at the Lyell McEwin Hospital in South Australia. The Adelaide Score was added to existing human, artificial intelligence, and other technological infrastructure for the first 28 days of April 2024 (intervention), and outcomes were compared using parametric, non-parametric and health economic analyses, to those in the first 28 days of April 2023 (control). Artificial intelligence evaluated inpatients admitted under 18 surgical and medical teams, and patients of high likelihood of discharge were provided, on working shifts between Thursday to Sunday, to the Supportive Weekend Interprofessional Flow Team (SWIFT) comprising a senior nurse and pharmacist. Results: Two thousand nine hundred and sixty-eight admissions were included across intervention and control periods. Relative to the control group, use of the Adelaide Score in the intervention group resulted in significantly shorter median length of stay (3.1 versus 2.9 days, P = 0.028) and significantly lower seven-day readmission rate (7.1 versus 5.0%, p = 0.02). The 0.2 bed-day reduction in median length of stay produced a cost saving of $735 708.60 across the 28-day period, or $9 564 211.80 across a 52-week year. There was no significant difference between intervention and control groups in median length of stay for patients discharged on weekends, in-hospital mortality, or discharge to non-home destinations. Conclusions: The prospective implementation of the Adelaide Score was associated with improved hospital and cost efficiency, alongside lower readmissions, for patients across surgical and medical services.
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Bagg MK, Hellewell SC, Keeves J, Antonic-Baker A, McKimmie A, Hicks AJ, et al., 'The Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative: Systematic Review of Predictive Value of Biological Markers for People With Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.', J Neurotrauma, (2024) [C1]
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De Simone B, Davies J, Abu-zidan FM, Sartelli M, Pellino G, Deeken G, et al., 'Management of inflammatory bowel disease in the emergency setting: the MIBODI international survey and evidence-based practices', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 50 3251-3272 (2024)
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the WSES-AAST guidelines in clinical practice and to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of emergency surgeons in m... [more]
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the WSES-AAST guidelines in clinical practice and to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of emergency surgeons in managing the complications of ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). Methods: The MIBODI survey is a cross-sectional study among WSES members designed as an international web-based survey, according to the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys, to collect data on emergency surgeons' knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning the management of patients presenting with acute complications of CD and UC. The questionnaire was composed of 30 questions divided into five sections: (1) demographic data, (2) primary evaluation, (3) non-operative management, (4) operative management, and (5) perianal sepsis management. Results: Two hundred and forty-two surgeons from 48 countries agreed to participate in the survey. The response rate was 24.2% (242/1000 members on WSES mail list). Emergency surgeons showed high adherence to recommendations for 6 of the 21 assessed items, with a "correct" response rate greater than or equal to 60%, according to WSES-AAST recommendations. Nine critical issues were highlighted, with correct answers at a rate of less than 50%. Conclusions: Inflammatory bowel disease is a complex disease that requires a multidisciplinary approach with close collaboration between gastroenterologists and surgeons. Emergency surgeons play a crucial role in managing complications related to IBD. One year after publication, the MIBODI study showed significant global implementation of the WSES-AAST guidelines in clinical practice, offering an imperative tool in the improved management of IBD in emergency and urgent settings.
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Giles T, King K, Meakes S, Weaver N, Balogh ZJ, 'Traumatic rhabdomyolysis: rare but morbid, potentially lethal, and inconsistently monitored.', Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 50 1063-1071 (2024) [C1]
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Whiting PS, Obremskey W, Johal H, Shearer D, Volgas D, Balogh ZJ, 'Open fractures: evidence-based best practices.', OTA Int, 7 e313 (2024) [C1]
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Xu W, 'Impact of opioid-free analgesia on pain severity and patient satisfaction after discharge from surgery: multispecialty, prospective cohort study in 25 countries', BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 111 (2024) [C1]
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Ramia JM, Serradilla-Martín M, Villodre C, Rubio JJ, Rotellar F, Siriwardena AK, et al., 'International Delphi consensus on the management of percutaneous choleystostomy in acute cholecystitis (E-AHPBA, ANS, WSES societies)', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 19 (2024) [C1]
Background: There has been a progressive increase in the use of percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) in acute cholecystitis (AC) over the last decades due to population aging, and th... [more]
Background: There has been a progressive increase in the use of percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) in acute cholecystitis (AC) over the last decades due to population aging, and the support of guidelines (Tokyo Guidelines (TG), World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) Guidelines) as a valid therapeutical option. However, there are many unanswered questions about the management of PCs. An international consensus on indications and PC management using Delphi methodology with contributions from experts from three surgical societies (EAHPBA, ANS, WSES) have been performed. Methods: A two-round Delphi consensus, which included 27 questions, was sent to key opinion leaders in AC. Participants were asked to indicate their 'agreement/disagreement' using a 5-point Likert scale. Survey items with less than 70% consensus were excluded from the second round. For inclusion in the final recommendations, each survey item had to have reached a group consensus (= 70% agreement) by the end of the two survey rounds. Results: 54 completed both rounds (82% of invitees). Six questions got > 70% and are included in consensus recommendations: In patients with acute cholecystitis, when there is a clear indication of PC, it is not necessary to wait 48 h to be carried out; Surgery is the first therapeutic option for the TG grade II acute cholecystitis in a patient suitable for surgery; Before PC removal a cholangiography should be done; There is no indication for PC in Tokyo Guidelines (TG) grade I patients; Transhepatic approach is the route of choice for PC; and after PC, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the preferred approach (93.1%). Conclusions: Only six statements about PC management after AC got an international consensus. An international guideline about the management of PCs are necessary.
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Picetti E, Demetriades AK, Catena F, Aarabi B, Abu-Zidan FM, Alves OL, et al., 'Early management of adult traumatic spinal cord injury in patients with polytrauma: a consensus and clinical recommendations jointly developed by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) & the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).', World J Emerg Surg, 19 4 (2024) [C1]
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Hardy BM, Enninghorst N, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'The most critically injured polytrauma patient mortality: should it be a measurement of trauma system performance?', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, 50 115-119 (2024) [C1]
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Lee HS, Lewis DP, Balogh ZJ, 'Supplementary medial plating in revision surgery for distal femoral fractures: A surgical technique with clinical outcomes', Injury, 55 (2024) [C1]
Introduction: Distal femur fractures (DFF) are common, especially in the elderly and high energy trauma patients. Lateral locked osteosynthesis constructs have been widely used, h... [more]
Introduction: Distal femur fractures (DFF) are common, especially in the elderly and high energy trauma patients. Lateral locked osteosynthesis constructs have been widely used, however non-union and implant failures are not uncommon. Recent literature advocates for the liberal use of supplemental medial plating to augment lateral locked constructs. However, there is a lack of proprietary medial plate options, with some authors supporting the use of repurposing expensive anatomic pre-contoured plates. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of an effective, readily available medial implant option. Methods: A retrospective analysis from January 2014 to August 2023 was performed on DFF requiring revision open reduction internal fixation (rORIF) with supplemental medial plating with a Large Fragment Locking Compression Plate (LCP) T-Plate via a medial sub-vastus approach. The T-plate was contoured and placed superior to the medial condyle. A combination of 4.5 mm cortical, 5 mm locking and/or 6.5 mm cancellous screws were used, with oblique screw trajectories towards the distal lateral cortex of the lateral condyle. The primary outcome was union rate. Results: This technique was utilised on fifteen patients. The mean age was 55±15 (range 23¿81); 73 % of cases were male and the median follow-up was 61 weeks (IQR 49¿87). The two most common fracture patterns were AO/OTA 33-C3 (n = 5) and 33-A3 (n = 4), and three patients had open fractures. The union rate was 93 % (14/15), with a median time to union of 29 weeks (IQR 18¿49). There were two complications: a deep infection requiring two debridements and locally eluding antibiotic insertion, and a prominent screw requiring removal; both patients achieved union. The median range of motion was 0° (IQR 0¿5) of extension and 100° (IQR 90¿120) of flexion. Conclusion: Supplemental medial plating of DFF with a Large Fragment LCP T-Plate is a feasible, safe, and economical option for rORIF. Further validation on a larger scale is warranted, along with considerations to developing a specific implant in line with these principles.
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De Simone B, Agnoletti V, Abu-Zidan FM, Biffl WL, Moore EE, Chouillard E, et al., 'The Operating Room management for emergency Surgical Activity (ORSA) study: a WSES international survey.', Updates Surg, 76 687-698 (2024) [C1]
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Ting RS, King KL, Lewis DP, Weaver NA, Balogh ZJ, 'Modifiability of surgical timing in postinjury multiple organ failure patients', World Journal of Surgery, 48 350-360 (2024) [C1]
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King KL, Dewar DC, Briggs GD, Jones M, Balogh ZJ, 'Postinjury multiple organ failure in polytrauma: more frequent and potentially less deadly with less crystalloid.', Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 50 131-138 (2024) [C1]
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Meakes S, Enninghorst N, Weaver N, Hardy BM, Balogh ZJ, 'Long-term functional outcomes in polytrauma: a fundamentally new approach is needed in prediction', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, 50 1439-1452 (2024) [C1]
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Antonic-Baker A, Auvrez C, Tao G, Bagg MK, Gadowski A, McKimmie A, et al., 'The Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative: Systematic Review and Consensus Process to Determine the Predictive Value of Pre-existing Health Conditions for People with Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury', Journal of Neurotrauma, (2024) [C1]
The first aim of the Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (AUS-TBI) encompasses development of a set of measures that comprehensively predict outcomes for people with mode... [more]
The first aim of the Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (AUS-TBI) encompasses development of a set of measures that comprehensively predict outcomes for people with moderate-severe TBI across Australia. This process engaged diverse stakeholders and information sources across six areas: social, health, and clinical factors; biological markers; treatments; and longer-term outcomes. Here, we report the systematic review of pre-existing health conditions as predictors of outcome for people with moderate-severe TBI. Standardized searches were implemented across databases until March 31, 2022. English-language reports of studies evaluating association between pre-existing health conditions and clinical outcome in at least 10 patients with moderate-severe TBI were included. A predefined algorithm was used to assign a judgement of predictive value to each observed association. The list of identified pre-existing health conditions was then discussed with key stakeholders during a consensus meeting to determine the feasibility of incorporating them into standard care. The searches retrieved 22, 217 records, of which 47 articles were included. The process led to identification of 88 unique health predictors (homologized to 21 predictor categories) of 55 outcomes (homologized to 19 outcome categories). Only pre-existing health conditions with high and moderate predictive values were discussed during the consensus meeting. Following the consensus meeting, 5 out of 11 were included (migraine, mental health conditions, ¿4 pre-existing health conditions, osteoporosis, and body mass index [BMI]) as common data elements in the AUS-TBI data dictionary. Upon further discussion, 3 additional pre-existing health conditions were included. These are pre-existing heart disease, frailty score, and previous incidence of TBI.
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Ponsford JL, Hicks AJ, Bagg MK, Phyland R, Carrier S, James AC, et al., 'The Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative: Review and Recommendations for Outcome Measures for Use With Adults and Children After Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury', Neurotrauma Reports, 5 387-408 (2024) [C1]
The Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (AUS-TBI) aims to select a set of measures to comprehensively predict and assess outcomes following moderate-to-severe traumatic b... [more]
The Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (AUS-TBI) aims to select a set of measures to comprehensively predict and assess outcomes following moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) across Australia. The aim of this article was to report on the implementation and findings of an evidence-based consensus approach to develop AUS-TBI recommendations for outcome measures following adult and pediatric moderate-to-severe TBI. Following consultation with a panel of expert clinicians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives and a Living Experience group, and preliminary literature searches with a broader focus, a decision was made to focus on measures of mortality, everyday functional outcomes, and quality of life. Standardized searches of bibliographic databases were conducted through March 2022. Characteristics of 75 outcome measures were extracted from 1485 primary studies. Consensus meetings among the AUS-TBI Steering Committee, an expert panel of clinicians and researchers and a group of individuals with lived experience of TBI resulted in the production of a final list of 11 core outcome measures: the Functional Independence Measure (FIM); Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E); Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) (adult); mortality; EuroQol-5 Dimensions (EQ5D); Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory (MPAI); Return to Work /Study (adult and pediatric); Functional Independence Measure for Children (WEEFIM); Glasgow Outcome Scale Modified for Children (GOS-E PEDS); Paediatric Quality of Life Scale (PEDS-QL); and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (pediatric). These 11 outcome measures will be included as common data elements in the AUS-TBI data dictionary. Review Registration PROSPERO (CRD42022290954).
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Merakis MP, Weaver N, Fischer A, Balogh ZJ, 'Time to traumatic intracranial hematoma evacuation: contemporary standard and room for improvement.', Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 50 2181-2189 (2024) [C1]
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Rice A, Adams S, Soundappan SS, Teague WJ, Greer D, Balogh ZJ, 'A comparison of adult and pediatric guidelines for the management of blunt splenic trauma.', Asian J Surg, (2024) [C1]
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Whittaker BD, Balogh ZJ, 'Intraoperative diagnosis of rotational instability in femoral shaft fracture non-union revision surgery', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 94 485-486 (2024)
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Ting RS, Weaver NA, King KL, Way TL, Sarrami P, Daniel L, et al., 'Epidemiology of postinjury multiple organ failure: a prospective multicenter observational study', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 50 3223-3231 (2024) [C1]
Purpose: Postinjury multiple organ failure (MOF) is the sequela to the disease of polytrauma. We aimed to describe the contemporary population-based epidemiology of MOF within a m... [more]
Purpose: Postinjury multiple organ failure (MOF) is the sequela to the disease of polytrauma. We aimed to describe the contemporary population-based epidemiology of MOF within a mature trauma system, to analyse the time taken for MOF to develop, and to evaluate the temporal patterns and contributions of the individual constituent organ failures. Methods: Prospective observational study conducted across five Level-1 trauma centers in New South Wales, Australia. Trauma patients at-risk of MOF (Denver > 3 from 48¿h post-admission), aged > 16 years, ISS > 15, and who stayed in ICU for = 48¿h were eligible for inclusion. Results: From May 2018¿February 2021, 600 at-risk polytrauma patients were prospectively enrolled (mean(SD)age = 49(21)years, males = 453/600(76%),median(IQR)ISS = 26(20,34)). MOF incidence was 136/600(23%) among at-risk patients, 142/6248(2%) among major trauma patients (ISS > 12 per Australian definition), and 0.8/100,000 in the general population. The mortality rate was 55/600(11%) in the overall study population, and 34/136(25%) in MOF patients. 82/136(60%) of MOF patients developed MOF on day-3. No patients developed MOF after day-13. Among MOF patients, 60/136(44%) had cardiac failures (mortality = 37%), 39/136(29%) had respiratory failures (mortality = 23%), 24/136(18%) had renal failures (mortality = 63%), and 12/136(9%) had hepatic failures (mortality = 50%). Conclusion: Although a rare syndrome in the general population, MOF occurred in 23% of the most severely injured polytrauma patients. When compared to previous risk-matched cohorts, MOF become more common, but not more lethal, despite a decade older cohort. The heart has superseded the lungs as the most common organ to fail. Cardiac and respiratory failures occurred earlier and were associated with lower mortality than renal and hepatic failures.
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Antonini M, Genie MG, Attema AE, Attwell K, Balogh ZJ, Behmane D, et al., 'Public preferences for vaccination campaigns in the COVID-19 endemic phase: insights from the VaxPref database', Health Policy and Technology, 13 100849-100849 (2024)
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Wall L, Bunzli S, Nelson E, Hawke LJ, Genie M, Hinwood M, et al., 'Willingness to participate in placebo-controlled surgical trials of the knee.', Bone Joint J, 106-B 1408-1415 (2024) [C1]
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Devaney GL, Balogh ZJ, 'We asked the experts: Traumatic shock from pelvic trauma: Eliminating pelvic hemorrhage related mortality', WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 48 11-13 (2024)
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Berk T, Neuhaus V, Nierlich C, Balogh ZJ, Klingebiel FK-L, Kalbas Y, et al., 'Clinical validation of the "Straight-Leg-Evaluation-Trauma-Test" (SILENT) as a rapid assessment tool for injuries of the lower extremity in trauma bay patients', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, [C1]
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Siminiuc D, Gumuskaya O, Mitchell R, Bell J, Cameron ID, Hallen J, et al., 'Rehabilitation after surgery for hip fracture - the impact of prompt, frequent and mobilisation-focused physiotherapy on discharge outcomes: an observational cohort study.', BMC Geriatr, 24 629 (2024) [C1]
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Peuker F, Hoepelman RJ, Beeres FJP, Balogh ZJ, Beks RB, Sweet AAR, et al., 'Nonoperative treatment of multiple rib fractures, the results to beat: International multicenter prospective cohort study among 845 patients.', J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 96 769-776 (2024) [C1]
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Murphy NJ, Graan D, Balogh ZJ, 'Percutaneous Titanium Elastic Nail Stabilization for Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures: Surgical Technique and Case Series.', J Orthop Trauma, 38 e371-e378 (2024) [C1]
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Merakis M, Lewis DP, Weaver N, Balogh ZJ, 'Time from injury to operative intervention in traumatic intracranial hematoma: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis', World Journal of Surgery, 48 2273-2282 (2024) [C1]
Background: The outcomes in traumatic intracranial hematoma (TICH) have not improved significantly despite advances in trauma care. A modifiable factor in TICH management is time ... [more]
Background: The outcomes in traumatic intracranial hematoma (TICH) have not improved significantly despite advances in trauma care. A modifiable factor in TICH management is time to operation room (TOR). TOR has become a key marker in Traumatic brain injury care despite a lack of contemporary evidence. This study aimed to determine the timing of TICH evacuation and its association with mortality and neurological outcomes. Methods: A systematic review of PubMed, OVID MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Web of Science. Included studies reported data on adult patients with acute TICH who underwent surgical evacuation. The primary outcome was TOR and its association with mortality or functional neurological recovery. Results: From 1838 articles screened, 17 were included. Eight studies reported TOR as a continuous variable, ranging between 3 and 7.1¿h. Three studies found better outcomes with shorter TOR, five found no difference, and one found worse outcomes with shorter TOR. Five articles were included in meta-analysis of mortality in patients undergoing operative decompression less than or greater than 4¿h from injury which found lower mortality in the >4-h group, OR¿=¿1.53. Longitudinal regression analysis showed no difference in TOR over the 33-year span of articles included. Conclusion: There is limited data available on TOR in TICH, with equivocal results on the effect of timing on outcomes. TOR has not decreased over the last 4¿decades. The unvalidated 4-h cut-off seems to be associated with better survival. Contemporary assessment of this potentially important performance indicator is required.
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Briggs GD, Meakes S, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Cell-free mitochondria are detected in high concentrations in the plasma of orthopedic trauma patients', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, (2024) [C1]
BACKGROUND Trauma and surgery can derange inflammatory and hemostasis responses, potentially leading to multiple organ failure. Mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns ... [more]
BACKGROUND Trauma and surgery can derange inflammatory and hemostasis responses, potentially leading to multiple organ failure. Mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns are known to be part of the pathomechanism, but their exact origin remains uncertain. Recently, intact mitochondria were detected in healthy individuals' peripheral blood, which suggested a potential role in inflammation. METHODS In this case-control study, we quantitated cell-free mitochondria in the blood of healthy subjects (n = 4) and trauma patients (n = 25) and assessed their relationship with patient demographics, injury and shock severity, markers of tissue injury, inflammation, and blood transfusions. Blood samples were collected before and after major orthopedic trauma surgery, and cell-free mitochondria were quantified using flow cytometry, targeting the outer mitochondrial membrane protein, TOMM70. Mitotracker Deep Red staining was used to assess mitochondrial membrane potential. RESULTS Trauma patients had significantly more cell-free mitochondria in their plasma compared with healthy controls, with highest counts immediately after surgery. The number of cell-free mitochondria decreased by day 5 postoperatively. Trauma patients exhibited a higher proportion of active cell-free mitochondria compared with healthy controls, especially immediately after surgery, and this proportion correlated with tissue injury markers. Associations were also found with acute thrombocytopenia, Denver multiple organ failure score, and transfusion of fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that the mere high number of cell-free mitochondria in the circulation of trauma patients is not necessarily pro-inflammatory, but their active status is associated with more severe secondary tissue injury. The natural history of cell-free mitochondria in trauma needs to be characterized, including their potential cause-effect relationship with major postinjury complications.
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Tyagi D, Ting RS, Balogh ZJ, 'Postinjury multiple organ failure: Proposal of the rare syndrome approach', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 55 (2024)
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Pfeifer R, Klingebiel FKL, Balogh ZJ, Beeres FJP, Coimbra R, Fang C, et al., 'Early major fracture care in polytrauma priorities in the context of concomitant injuries: A Delphi consensus process and systematic review', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 97 639-650 (2024) [C1]
BACKGROUND: The timing of major fracture care in polytrauma patients has a relevant impact on outcomes. Yet, standardized treatment strategies with respect to concomitant injuries... [more]
BACKGROUND: The timing of major fracture care in polytrauma patients has a relevant impact on outcomes. Yet, standardized treatment strategies with respect to concomitant injuries are rare. This study aims to provide expert recommendations regarding the timing of major fracture care in the presence of concomitant injuries to the brain, thorax, abdomen, spine/spinal cord, and vasculature, as well as multiple fractures. METHODS: This study used the Delphi method supported by a systematic review. The review was conducted in the Medline and EMBASE databases to identify relevant literature on the timing of fracture care for patients with the aforementioned injury patterns. Then, consensus statements were developed by 17 international multidisciplinary experts based on the available evidence. The statements underwent repeated adjustments in online- and in-person meetings and were finally voted on. An agreement of =75% was set as the threshold for consensus. The level of evidence of the identified publications was rated using the GRADE approach. RESULTS: A total of 12,476 publications were identified, and 73 were included. The majority of publications recommended early surgery (47/ 73). The threshold for early surgery was set within 24 hours in 45 publications. The expert panel developed 20 consensus statements and consensus >90% was achieved for all, with 15 reaching 100%. These statements define conditions and exceptions for early definitive fracture care in the presence of traumatic brain injury (n = 5), abdominal trauma (n = 4), thoracic trauma (n = 3), multiple extremity fractures (n = 3), spinal (cord) injuries (n = 3), and vascular injuries (n = 2). CONCLUSION: A total of 20 statements were developed on the timing of fracture fixation in patients with associated injuries. All statements agree that major fracture care should be initiated within 24 hours of admission and completed within that timeframe unless the clinical status or severe associated issues prevent the patient from going to the operating room.
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Sermonesi G, Bertelli R, Pieracci FM, Balogh ZJ, Coimbra R, Galante JM, et al., 'Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF): the WSES and CWIS position paper.', World J Emerg Surg, 19 33 (2024) [C1]
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Gabbe BJ, Keeves J, Mckimmie A, Gadowski AM, Holland AJ, Semple BD, et al., 'The Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative: Systematic Review and Consensus Process to Determine the Predictive Value of Demographic, Injury Event, and Social Characteristics on Outcomes for People With Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury', Journal of Neurotrauma, (2024) [C1]
The objective of the Australian Traumatic Brain Injury (AUS-TBI) Initiative is to develop a data dictionary to inform data collection and facilitate prediction of outcomes of peop... [more]
The objective of the Australian Traumatic Brain Injury (AUS-TBI) Initiative is to develop a data dictionary to inform data collection and facilitate prediction of outcomes of people who experience moderate-severe TBI in Australia. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the evidence of the association between demographic, injury event, and social characteristics with outcomes, in people with moderate-severe TBI, to identify potentially predictive indicators Standardized searches were implemented across bibliographic databases to March 31, 2022. English-language reports, excluding case series, which evaluated the association between demographic, injury event, and social characteristics, and any clinical outcome in at least 10 patients with moderate-severe TBI were included. Abstracts and full text records were independently screened by at least two reviewers in Covidence. A predefined algorithmwas used to assign a judgement of predictive value to each observed association. The review findings were discussed with an expert panel to determine the feasibility of incorporation of routine measurement into standard care. The search strategy retrieved 16,685 records; 867 full-length records were screened, and 111 studies included. Twenty-two predictors of 32 different outcomes were identified; 7 were classified as high-level (age, sex, ethnicity, employment, insurance, education, and living situation at the time of injury). After discussion with an expert consensus group, 15 were recommended for inclusion in the data dictionary. This review identified numerous predictors capable of enabling early identification of those at risk for poor outcomes and improved personalization of care through inclusion in routine data collection.
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Hardy BM, Varghese A, Adams MJ, Enninghorst N, Balogh ZJ, 'The outcomes of the most severe polytrauma patients: a systematic review of the use of high ISS cutoffs for performance measurement.', Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 50 1305-1312 (2024) [C1]
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McKimmie A, Keeves J, Gadowski A, Bagg MK, Antonic-Baker A, Hicks AJ, et al., 'The Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative: Systematic Review of Clinical Factors Associated with Outcomes in People with Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury', Neurotrauma Reports, 5 640-659 (2024) [C1]
The aim of the Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (AUS-TBI) is to design a data dictionary to inform data collection and facilitate prediction of outcomes for moderate-s... [more]
The aim of the Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative (AUS-TBI) is to design a data dictionary to inform data collection and facilitate prediction of outcomes for moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) across Australia. The process has engaged diverse stakeholders across six areas: social, health, clinical, biological, acute interventions, and long-term outcomes. Here, we report the results of the clinical review. Standardized searches were implemented across databases to April 2022. English-language reports of studies evaluating an association between a clinical factor and any clinical outcome in at least 100 patients with moderate-severe TBI were included. Abstracts, and full-text records, were independently screened by at least two reviewers in Covidence. The findings were assessed through a consensus process to determine inclusion in the AUS-TBI data resource. The searches retrieved 22,441 records, of which 1137 were screened at full text and 313 papers were included. The clinical outcomes identified were predominantly measures of survival and disability. The clinical predictors most frequently associated with these outcomes were the Glasgow Coma Scale, pupil reactivity, and blood pressure measures. Following discussion with an expert consensus group, 15 were recommended for inclusion in the data dictionary. This review identified numerous studies evaluating associations between clinical factors and outcomes in patients with moderate-severe TBI. A small number of factors were reported consistently, however, how and when these factors were assessed varied. The findings of this review and the subsequent consensus process have informed the development of an evidence-informed data dictionary for moderate-severe TBI in Australia.
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Landale K, Sonntag J, Kitada S, Miyamoto T, Balogh ZJ, 'Rehabilitation systems: Trauma centers Asia-Pacific (Australia and Japan)', OTA International, 7 E314 (2024) [C1]
Rehabilitation systems in Australia and Japan represent a multidisciplinary team approach that have similarities and differences. Treatment is based on a goal-driven, holistic, pa... [more]
Rehabilitation systems in Australia and Japan represent a multidisciplinary team approach that have similarities and differences. Treatment is based on a goal-driven, holistic, patient-centered approach. This article provides an overview of the structure of the rehabilitation systems in Australia and Japan, including written guidelines, in-hospital programs, and postdischarge options.
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Klingebiel FKL, Hasegawa M, Parry J, Balogh ZJ, Sen RK, Kalbas Y, et al., 'Standard practice in the treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries: an international survey', International Orthopaedics, 47 2301-2318 (2023) [C1]
Purpose: Unstable pelvic ring injury can result in a life-threatening situation and lead to long-term disability. Established classification systems, recently emerged resuscitativ... [more]
Purpose: Unstable pelvic ring injury can result in a life-threatening situation and lead to long-term disability. Established classification systems, recently emerged resuscitative and treatment options as well as techniques, have facilitated expansion in how these injuries can be studied and managed. This study aims to access practice variation in the management of unstable pelvic injuries around the globe. Methods: A standardized questionnaire including 15 questions was developed by experts from the SICOT trauma committee (Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie) and then distributed among members. The survey was conducted online for one¿month in 2022 with 358 trauma surgeons, encompassing responses from 80 countries (experience > 5¿years = 79%). Topics in the questionnaire included surgical and interventional treatment strategies, classification, staging/reconstruction procedures, and preoperative imaging. Answer options for treatment strategies were ranked on a 4-point rating scale with following options: (1) always (A), (2) often (O), (3) seldom (S), and (4) never (N). Stratification was performed according to geographic regions (continents). Results: The Young and Burgess (52%) and Tile/AO (47%) classification systems were commonly used. Preoperative three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) scans were utilized by 93% of respondents. Rescue screws (RS), C-clamps (CC), angioembolization (AE), and pelvic packing (PP) were observed to be rarely implemented in practice (A + O: RS = 24%, CC = 25%, AE = 21%, PP = 25%). External fixation was the most common method temporized fixation (A + O = 71%). Percutaneous screw fixation was the most common definitive fixation technique (A + O = 57%). In contrast, 3D navigation techniques were rarely utilized (A + O = 15%). Most standards in treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries are implemented equally across the globe. The greatest differences were observed in augmented techniques to bleeding control, such as angioembolization and REBOA, more commonly used in Europe (both), North America (both), and Oceania (only angioembolization). Conclusion: The Young-Burgess and Tile/AO classifications are used approximately equally across the world. Initial non-invasive stabilization with binders and temporary external fixation are commonly utilized, while specific haemorrhage control techniques such as pelvic packing and angioembolization are rarely and REBOA almost never considered. The substantial regional differences' impact on outcomes needs to be further explored.
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Balogh ZJ, 'Polytrauma: Acute acquired mitochondrial disease', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 54 1407-1408 (2023)
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King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Re: Catchy code names in trauma cannot replace surgical decision-making', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY,
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Houwert RM, Balogh ZJ, Lefering R, 'Trauma registries: towards global standardisation and outcome evaluation', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY,
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Balogh ZJ, 'Foreword', Textbook of Emergency General Surgery: Traumatic and Non-traumatic Surgical Emergencies, v-vi (2023) |
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Fischer A, Fitzgerald M, Curtis K, Balogh ZJ, 'The Australian Trauma Registry (ATR): a leading clinical quality registry.', Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 49 1639-1645 (2023) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, 'Real sustainability: action for surgeons beyond the hospital', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 93 2555-2556 (2023)
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Schilling C, Tew M, Bunzli S, Shadbolt C, Lohmander LS, Balogh ZJ, et al., 'An Economic Model for Estimating Trial Costs with an Application to Placebo Surgery Trials.', Appl Health Econ Health Policy, 21 263-273 (2023) [C1]
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King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Catchy code names in trauma care cannot replace surgical decision-making', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 93 802-803 (2023)
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Murphy NJ, Graan D, Briggs GD, Balogh ZJ, 'Acute minimally invasive bone grafting of long bone fractures to reduce the incidence of fracture non-union', Medical Hypotheses, 178 (2023) [C1]
Diaphyseal fractures of the femur and tibia are a frequent consequence of trauma and are most often managed with intramedullary nailing. Although outcomes from these fractures are... [more]
Diaphyseal fractures of the femur and tibia are a frequent consequence of trauma and are most often managed with intramedullary nailing. Although outcomes from these fractures are generally perceived as good, it is estimated that 7 to 14% of people with tibial and femoral shaft fractures progress to non-union and an even greater proportion suffer delayed union, which causes substantial health and economic burdens both for patients and health services. Compared to those whose fractures unite within the normal timeframe, patients suffering delayed union or non-union suffer more pain, worse functional outcomes, greater psychological disability and longer amounts of time off work. In response to non-union, invasive and costly secondary procedures such as exchange nailing, supplementary fixation and/or bone grafting are commonly required. We hypothesise that performing acute autologous bone grafting at the time of the primary intramedullary nailing procedure would reduce the incidence of fracture delayed union and non-union for tibial and femoral shaft fractures. The autologous cancellous bone retrieved during reaming with intramedullary nailing is usually discarded. We propose a minimally invasive surgical technique to transplant the retrieved intramedullary reamings to the fracture site during the primary fracture fixation. Autologous cancellous bone grafting is the gold standard for management of fracture non-union, and works by providing osteoprogenitor cells, an osteoconductive scaffold, and growth factors to the fracture site, where they are crucial for fracture healing. Proprietary biological products have also been developed that aim to replicate the results from bone grafting. Although autologous cancellous bone grafting is a proven and robust technique for the treatment of atrophic fracture non-union, it has not been widely studied in the acute management of femoral and tibial shaft fractures. The proposed hypothesis is amenable to testing in randomized clinical trials. If found to be effective in reducing rates of delayed union and non-union with minimal adverse events, this method could be adopted on a large scale, potentially transforming acute management of long bone fractures, and improving patient outcomes from these injuries.
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De Simone B, Kluger Y, Moore EE, Sartelli M, Abu-Zidan FM, Coccolini F, et al., 'The new timing in acute care surgery (new TACS) classification: a WSES Delphi consensus study', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 18 (2023) [C1]
Background: Timely access to the operating room for emergency general surgery (EGS) indications remains a challenge across the globe, largely driven by operating room availability... [more]
Background: Timely access to the operating room for emergency general surgery (EGS) indications remains a challenge across the globe, largely driven by operating room availability and staffing constraints. The "timing in acute care surgery" (TACS) classification was previously published to introduce a new tool to triage the timely and appropriate access of EGS patients to the operating room. However, the clinical and operational effectiveness of the TACS classification has not been investigated in subsequent validation studies. This study aimed to improve the TACS classification and provide further consensus around the appropriate use of the new TACS classification through a standardized Delphi approach with international experts. Methods: This is a validation study of the new TACS by a selected international panel of experts using the Delphi method. The TACS questionnaire was designed as a web-based survey. The consensus agreement level was established to be = 75%. The collective consensus agreement was defined as the sum of the percentage of the highest Likert scale levels (4¿5) out of all participants. Surgical emergency diseases and correlated clinical scenarios were defined for each of the proposed classes. Subsequent rounds were carried out until a definitive level of consensus was reached. Frequencies and percentages were calculated to determine the degree of agreement for each surgical disease. Results: Four polling rounds were carried out. The new TACS classification provides 6 colour-code classes correlated to a precise timing to surgery, defined scenarios and surgical condition. The WHITE colour-code class was introduced to rapidly (within a week) reschedule cancelled or postponed surgical procedures. Haemodynamic stability is the main tool to stratify patients for immediate surgery or not in the presence of sepsis/septic shock. Fifty-one surgical diseases were included in the different colour-code classes of priority. Conclusion: The new TACS classification is a comprehensive, simple, clear and reproducible triage system which can be used to assess the severity of the patient and the surgical disease, to reduce the time to access to the operating room, and to manage the emergency surgical patients within a "safe" timeframe. By including well-defined surgical diseases in the different colour-code classes of priority, validated through a Delphi consensus, the new TACS improves communication among surgeons, between surgeons and anaesthesiologists and decreases conflicts and waste and waiting time in accessing the operating room for emergency surgical patients. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
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Martinez FE, Tee R, Poulter A-L, Jordan L, Bell L, Balogh ZJ, 'Delirium Screening and Pharmacotherapy in the ICU: The Patients Are Not the Only Ones Confused.', J Clin Med, 12 (2023) [C1]
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Croker N, Panwar Y, Balogh ZJ, 'Orthopaedic surgery academic productivity - how do we measure up?', J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong), 31 10225536221135471 (2023) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, Smith JA, 'Continuing professional development activity from the ANZ journal of surgery', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 93 1460-1460 (2023)
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Rogers E, Pothugunta S, Kosmider V, Stokes N, Bonomini L, Briggs GD, et al., 'The Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Prognostic Relevance of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Polytrauma', Biomolecules, 13 1625-1625 [C1]
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Shadbolt C, Naufal E, Bunzli S, Price V, Rele S, Schilling C, et al., 'Analysis of Rates of Completion, Delays, and Participant Recruitment in Randomized Clinical Trials in Surgery.', JAMA Netw Open, 6 e2250996 (2023) [C1]
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Sermonesi G, Tian BWCA, Vallicelli C, Abu-Zidan FM, Damaskos D, Kelly MD, et al., 'Cesena guidelines: WSES consensus statement on laparoscopic-first approach to general surgery emergencies and abdominal trauma', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 18 (2023) [C1]
Background: Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the elective setting. Initially finding indication in minor abdominal emergencies, it has gr... [more]
Background: Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the elective setting. Initially finding indication in minor abdominal emergencies, it has gradually become the standard approach in the majority of elective general surgery procedures. Despite many technological advances and increasing acceptance, the laparoscopic approach remains underutilized in emergency general surgery and in abdominal trauma. Emergency laparotomy continues to carry a high morbidity and mortality. In recent years, there has been a growing interest from emergency and trauma surgeons in adopting minimally invasive surgery approaches in the acute surgical setting. The present position paper, supported by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), aims to provide a review of the literature to reach a consensus on the indications and benefits of a laparoscopic-first approach in patients requiring emergency abdominal surgery for general surgery emergencies or abdominal trauma. Methods: This position paper was developed according to the WSES methodology. A steering committee performed the literature review and drafted the position paper. An international panel of 54 experts then critically revised the manuscript and discussed it in detail, to develop a consensus on a position statement. Results: A total of 323 studies (systematic review and meta-analysis, randomized clinical trial, retrospective comparative cohort studies, case series) have been selected from an initial pool of 7409 studies. Evidence demonstrates several benefits of the laparoscopic approach in stable patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery for general surgical emergencies or abdominal trauma. The selection of a stable patient seems to be of paramount importance for a safe adoption of a laparoscopic approach. In hemodynamically stable patients, the laparoscopic approach was found to be safe, feasible and effective as a therapeutic tool or helpful to identify further management steps and needs, resulting in improved outcomes, regardless of conversion. Appropriate patient selection, surgeon experience and rigorous minimally invasive surgical training, remain crucial factors to increase the adoption of laparoscopy in emergency general surgery and abdominal trauma. Conclusions: The WSES expert panel suggests laparoscopy as the first approach for stable patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery for general surgery emergencies and abdominal trauma.
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Ceresoli M, Braga M, Zanini N, Abu-Zidan FM, Parini D, Langer T, et al., 'Enhanced perioperative care in emergency general surgery: the WSES position paper.', World J Emerg Surg, 18 47 (2023) [C1]
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Wade S, Lee NC, Reeds MG, Balogh ZJ, 'Ovarian vein haemorrhage in a pregnant woman following a motor vehicle crash', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 93 400-401 (2023)
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Picetti E, Catena F, Abu-Zidan F, Ansaloni L, Armonda RA, Bala M, et al., 'Early management of isolated severe traumatic brain injury patients in a hospital without neurosurgical capabilities: a consensus and clinical recommendations of the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) (vol 18, 5,2023)', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 18 (2023)
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Adisa A, Bahrami-Hessari M, Bhangu A, George C, Ghosh D, Glasbey J, et al., 'Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries', British Journal of Surgery, 110 804-817 (2023) [C1]
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Ting RS, Lewis DP, Yang KX, Nguyen TA, Sarrami P, Daniel L, et al., 'Incidence of multiple organ failure in adult polytrauma patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.', J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 94 725-734 (2023) [C1]
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Gunning AC, Niemeyer MJS, van Heijl M, van Wessem KJP, Maier R, Balogh ZJ, Leenen LPH, 'Inter-rater reliability of the Abbreviated Injury Scale scores in patients with severe head injury shows good inter-rater agreement but variability between countries. An inter-country comparison study', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, 49 1183-1188 (2023) [C1]
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Murphy NJJ, Balogh ZJJ, 'Transfixation of the elbow joint for upper limb salvage', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, (2023)
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Murphy NJ, Balogh ZJ, 'Pericardial haematoma', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, (2023)
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Lewis DP, Tarrant SM, MacKenzie S, Cornford L, Sato T, Shiota N, Balogh ZJ, 'Managing periprosthetic tibia fractures: International perspectives.', OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma, 6 e241 (2023) [C1]
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Amico F, Efird JT, Briggs GD, Lott NJ, King KL, Hirani R, Balogh ZJ, 'Association between Blood Donor Demographics and Post-injury Multiple Organ Failure after Polytrauma', Annals of Surgery, 277 E170-E174 (2023) [C1]
Objective: To test the hypothesis that blood donor demographics are associated with transfused polytrauma patients' post-injury multiple organ failure (MOF) status. Summary o... [more]
Objective: To test the hypothesis that blood donor demographics are associated with transfused polytrauma patients' post-injury multiple organ failure (MOF) status. Summary of Background Data: Traumatic shock and MOF are preventable causes of death and post-traumatic hemorrhage is a frequent indication for transfusion. The role of blood donor demographics on transfusion recipients is not well known. Methods: A log-linear analysis accounting for the correlated structure of the data based on our prospective MOF database was utilized. Tests for trend and interaction were computed using a likelihood ratio procedure. Results: A total of 229 critically injured transfused trauma patients were included, with 68% of them being males and a mean age of 45 years. On average 10 units of blood components were transfused per patient. A total of 4379 units of blood components were donated by donors aged 46 years on average, 74% of whom were males. Blood components used were red blood cells (47%), cryoprecipitate (29%), fresh frozen plasma (24%), and platelets (less than 1%). Donor-recipient sex mismatched red blood cells transfusions were more likely to be associated with MOF (P = 0.0012); fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate recipients were more likely to experience MOF when transfused with a male (vs female) component (P = 0.0014 and <0.0001, respectively). Donor age was not significantly associated with MOF for all blood components. Conclusions: Blood components donor sex, but not age, may be an important factor associated with post-injury MOF. Further validation of our findings will help guide future risk mitigation strategies specific to blood donor demographics.
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Devaney GL, Tarrant SM, Weaver N, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Major Pelvic Ring Injuries: Fewer Transfusions Without Deaths from Bleeding During the Last Decade.', World J Surg, 47 1136-1143 (2023) [C1]
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Picetti E, Catena F, Abu-Zidan F, Ansaloni L, Armonda RA, Bala M, et al., 'Early management of isolated severe traumatic brain injury patients in a hospital without neurosurgical capabilities: a consensus and clinical recommendations of the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES)', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 18 (2023) [C1]
Background: Severe traumatic brain-injured (TBI) patients should be primarily admitted to a hub trauma center (hospital with neurosurgical capabilities) to allow immediate deliver... [more]
Background: Severe traumatic brain-injured (TBI) patients should be primarily admitted to a hub trauma center (hospital with neurosurgical capabilities) to allow immediate delivery of appropriate care in a specialized environment. Sometimes, severe TBI patients are admitted to a spoke hospital (hospital without neurosurgical capabilities), and scarce data are available regarding the optimal management of severe isolated TBI patients who do not have immediate access to neurosurgical care. Methods: A multidisciplinary consensus panel composed of 41 physicians selected for their established clinical and scientific expertise in the acute management of TBI patients with different specializations (anesthesia/intensive care, neurocritical care, acute care surgery, neurosurgery and neuroradiology) was established. The consensus was endorsed by the World Society of Emergency Surgery, and a modified Delphi approach was adopted. Results: A total of 28 statements were proposed and discussed. Consensus was reached on 22 strong recommendations and 3 weak recommendations. In three cases, where consensus was not reached, no recommendation was provided. Conclusions: This consensus provides practical recommendations to support clinician's decision making in the management of isolated severe TBI patients in centers without neurosurgical capabilities and during transfer to a hub center.
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Joshi S, Balogh ZJJ, 'Haemoglobin drift or crystalloid flood?', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 93 1740-1741 (2023)
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Coccolini F, Sartelli M, Sawyer R, Rasa K, Viaggi B, Abu-Zidan F, et al., 'Source control in emergency general surgery: WSES, GAIS, SIS-E, SIS-A guidelines', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 18 (2023) [C1]
Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are among the most common global healthcare challenges and they are usually precipitated by disruption to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Their s... [more]
Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are among the most common global healthcare challenges and they are usually precipitated by disruption to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Their successful management typically requires intensive resource utilization, and despite the best therapies, morbidity and mortality remain high. One of the main issues required to appropriately treat IAI that differs from the other etiologies of sepsis is the frequent requirement to provide physical source control. Fortunately, dramatic advances have been made in this aspect of treatment. Historically, source control was left to surgeons only. With new technologies non-surgical less invasive interventional procedures have been introduced. Alternatively, in addition to formal surgery open abdomen techniques have long been proposed as aiding source control in severe intra-abdominal sepsis. It is ironic that while a lack or even delay regarding source control clearly associates with death, it is a concept that remains poorly described. For example, no conclusive definition of source control technique or even adequacy has been universally accepted. Practically, source control involves a complex definition encompassing several factors including the causative event, source of infection bacteria, local bacterial flora, patient condition, and his/her eventual comorbidities. With greater understanding of the systemic pathobiology of sepsis and the profound implications of the human microbiome, adequate source control is no longer only a surgical issue but one that requires a multidisciplinary, multimodality approach. Thus, while any breach in the GI tract must be controlled, source control should also attempt to control the generation and propagation of the systemic biomediators and dysbiotic influences on the microbiome that perpetuate multi-system organ failure and death. Given these increased complexities, the present paper represents the current opinions and recommendations for future research of the World Society of Emergency Surgery, of the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery of Surgical Infection Society Europe and Surgical Infection Society America regarding the concepts and operational adequacy of source control in intra-abdominal infections.
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Kleeblad LJ, Loggers SAI, Zuidema WP, Van Embden D, Miclau T, Ponsen KJ, et al., 'Current consensus and clinical approach to fragility fractures of the pelvis: An international survey of expert opinion', OTA International, 6 (2023) [C1]
Introduction:Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) in elderly patients are an underappreciated injury with a significant impact on mobility, independency, and mortality of affec... [more]
Introduction:Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) in elderly patients are an underappreciated injury with a significant impact on mobility, independency, and mortality of affected patients and is a growing burden for society/health care. Given the lack of clinical practice guidelines for these injuries, the authors postulate there is heterogeneity in the current use of diagnostic modalities, treatment strategies (both operative and nonoperative), and follow-up of patients with FFP. The goal of this study was to assess international variation in the management of FFP.Methods:All International Orthopaedic Trauma Association (IOTA) steering committee members were asked to select 15 to 20 experts in the field of pelvic surgery to complete a case-driven international survey. The survey addresses the definition of FFP, use of diagnostic modalities, timing of imaging, mobilization protocols, and indications for surgical management.Results:In total, 143 experts within 16 IOTA societies responded to the survey. Among the experts, 86% have >10 years of experience and 80% works in a referral center for pelvic fractures. However, only 44% of experts reported having an institutional protocol for the management of FFP. More than 89% of experts feel the need for a (inter)national evidence-based guideline. Of all experts, 73% use both radiographs and computed tomography (CT) to diagnose FFP, of which 63% routinely use CT and 35% used CT imaging selectively. Treatment strategies of anterior ring fractures were compared with combined (anterior and posterior ring) fractures. Thirty-seven percent of patients with anterior ring fractures get admitted to the hospital compared with 75% of patients with combined fractures. Experts allow pain-guided mobilization in 72% after anterior ring fracture but propose restricted weight-bearing in case of a combined fracture in 44% of patients. Surgical indications are primarily based on the inability to mobilize during hospital admission (33%) or persistent pain after 2 weeks (25%). Over 92% plan outpatient follow-up independent of the type of fracture or treatment.Conclusion:This study shows that there is a great worldwide heterogeneity in the current use of diagnostic modalities and both nonoperative and surgical management of FFP, emphasizing the need for a consensus meeting or guideline.
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de Ridder VA, Whiting PS, Balogh ZJ, Mir HR, Schultz BJ, Routt MC, 'Pelvic ring injuries: recent advances in diagnosis and treatment.', OTA Int, 6 e261 (2023) [C1]
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Biffl WL, Ball CG, Moore EE, West M, Russo RM, Balogh Z, et al., 'Current Use and Utility of MRCP, ERCP and Pancreatic Duct Stents: A Secondary Analysis from the WTA Multicenter Trials Group on Pancreatic Injuries.', The journal of trauma and acute care surgery, (2023) [C1]
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Murphy NJ, Davis JS, Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Common orthopaedic trauma may explain 31,000-year-old remains', NATURE, 615 E13-E14 (2023)
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Picetti E, Iaccarino C, Coimbra R, Abu-Zidan F, Tebala GD, Balogh ZJ, et al., 'The acute phase management of spinal cord injury affecting polytrauma patients: the ASAP study', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 17 (2022) [C1]
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Smyth L, Bendinelli C, Lee N, Reeds MG, Loh EJ, Amico F, et al., 'WSES guidelines on blunt and penetrating bowel injury: diagnosis, investigations, and treatment.', World J Emerg Surg, 17 13 (2022) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, 'Polytrauma: It is a disease', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 53 1727-1729 (2022)
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McDonogh JM, Lewis DP, Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Preperitoneal packing versus angioembolization for the initial management of hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis.', J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 92 931-939 (2022) [C1]
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Kovoor JG, Jacobsen JHW, Balogh ZJ, 'Quality improvement strategies in trauma care: review and proposal of 31 novel quality indicators', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 217 331-335 (2022)
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Mitchell RJ, Harris IA, Balogh ZJ, Curtis K, Burns B, Seppelt I, et al., 'Determinants of long-term unplanned readmission and mortality following self-inflicted and non-self-inflicted major injury: a retrospective cohort study', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 48 2145-2156 (2022) [C1]
Purpose: To describe the characteristics of major injury and identify determinants of long-term unplanned readmission and mortality after self-inflicted and non-self-inflicted inj... [more]
Purpose: To describe the characteristics of major injury and identify determinants of long-term unplanned readmission and mortality after self-inflicted and non-self-inflicted injury to inform potential readmission screening. Method: A retrospective cohort study of 11,269 individuals aged = 15¿years hospitalised for a major injury during 2013¿2017 in New South Wales, Australia. Unplanned readmission and mortality up to 27-month post-injury were examined. Logistic regression was used to examine predictors of unplanned readmission. Results: During the 27-month follow-up, 2700 (24.8%) individuals with non-self-inflicted and 98 (26.1%) with self-inflicted injuries had an unplanned readmission. Individuals with an anxiety-related disorder and a non-self-inflicted injury who were discharged home were three times more likely (OR: 3.27; 95%CI 2.28¿4.69) or if they were discharged to a psychiatric facility were four times more likely (OR: 4.11; 95%CI 1.07¿15.80) to be readmitted. Compared to individuals aged 15¿24¿years, individuals aged = 65¿years were 3 times more likely to be readmitted (OR 3.12; 95%CI 2.62¿3.70). Individuals with one (OR 1.60; 95%CI 1.39¿1.84) or = 2 (OR 1.88; 95%CI 1.52¿2.32) comorbidities, or who had a drug-related dependence (OR 1.88; 95%CI 1.52¿2.31) were more likely to be readmitted. The post-discharge age-adjusted mortality rate following a self-inflicted injury (35.6%; 95%CI 29.9¿41.8) was higher than for individuals with a non-self-inflicted injury (11.0%; 95%CI 10.4¿11.8). Conclusions: Unplanned readmission after injury is associated with injury intent, age, and comorbid health. Screening for anxiety and drug-related dependence after major injury, accompanied by service referrals and post-discharge follow-up, has potential to prevent readmission.
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Antonini M, Hinwood M, Paolucci F, Balogh ZJ, 'The Epidemiology of Major Trauma During the First Wave of COVID-19 Movement Restriction Policies: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies', WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 46 2045-2060 (2022) [C1]
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Hinwood M, Wall L, Lang D, Balogh ZJ, Smith A, Dowsey M, et al., 'Patient and clinician characteristics and preferences for increasing participation in placebo surgery trials: a scoping review of attributes to inform a discrete choice experiment', TRIALS, 23 (2022) [C1]
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Johns BP, Balogh ZJ, 'The horizontal shear fracture of the pelvis.', Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg, 48 2265-2273 (2022) [C1]
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Lewis DP, Tarrant SM, Cornford L, Balogh ZJ, 'Management of Vancouver B2 Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures, Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Versus Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 36 7-16 (2022) [C1]
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Shu CC, Dinh M, Mitchell R, Balogh ZJ, Curtis K, Sarrami P, et al., 'Impact of comorbidities on survival following major injury across different types of road users', Injury, 53 3178-3185 (2022) [C1]
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Podda M, De Simone B, Ceresoli M, Virdis F, Favi F, Larsen JW, et al., 'Follow-up strategies for patients with splenic trauma managed non-operatively: the 2022 World Society of Emergency Surgery consensus document', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 17 (2022) [C1]
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Bala M, Catena F, Kashuk J, De Simone B, Gomes CA, Weber D, et al., 'Acute mesenteric ischemia: updated guidelines of the World Society of Emergency Surgery', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 17 (2022) [C1]
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Giles T, Weaver N, Varghese A, Way TL, Abel C, Choi P, Briggs GD, 'Acute kidney injury development in polytrauma and the safety of early repeated contrast studies: A retrospective cohort study', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 93 872-881 (2022) [C1]
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Tarrant SM, Kim JW, Matsushita T, Minehara H, Noda T, Oh J-K, et al., 'Fragility Fracture Systems: International Perspectives - Asia & Australia.', OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma, 5 e195 (2022) [C1]
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Biffl WL, Ball CG, Moore EE, West M, Russo RM, Balogh Z, et al., 'A comparison of management and outcomes following blunt versus penetrating pancreatic trauma: A secondary analysis from the Western Trauma Association Multicenter Trials Group on Pancreatic Injuries', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 93 620-626 (2022) [C1]
BACKGROUND The impact of injury mechanism on outcomes of pancreatic trauma has not been well studied, and current guidelines do not differentiate recommendations for blunt and pen... [more]
BACKGROUND The impact of injury mechanism on outcomes of pancreatic trauma has not been well studied, and current guidelines do not differentiate recommendations for blunt and penetrating injuries. The purpose of this study was to analyze interventions and outcomes as they relate to mechanism. We hypothesized that penetrating pancreatic trauma results in greater morbidity than blunt trauma because of more frequent operative exploration without imaging and thus more aggressive surgical management. METHODS Secondary analysis of a multicenter retrospective review of pancreatic injuries in patients 15 years and older from 2010 to 2018 was performed. Deaths within 24 hours of admission were excluded from analysis of the primary outcome, pancreas-related complications (PRCs). Data were analyzed by injury mechanism using various statistical tests where appropriate. RESULTS Thirty-Three centers reported on 1,240 patients (44% penetrating). Penetrating trauma patients were twice as likely to undergo resection (45% vs. 23%) and suffer PRCs (39% vs. 20%). However, differences varied widely based on injury grade and management. There were fewer resections and more nonoperative management in blunt grades I to III injury. Pancreas-related complications occurred in 40% of high-grade injuries with no difference between mechanisms and in 40% of patients after resection, regardless of mechanism or injury grade. High-grade pancreatic injury (odds ratio [OR], 2.39; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.55-3.67), penetrating injury (OR, 1.99; 95% CI, 1.31-3.05), and management in a low-volume center (i.e., five or fewer cases/year) (OR, 1.65; 95% CI, 1.16-2.35) were independent predictors of PRCs. CONCLUSION Management of grades I to III, but not grades IV/V, pancreatic injuries varies based on mechanism. Penetrating injury is an independent risk factor for PRCs, but main pancreatic duct injury and resection are associated with high rates of PRCs regardless of the injury mechanism. Resection appears to offer better outcomes for grade IV/V injuries, and grade I and II injuries should be managed nonoperatively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; Level III.
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Balogh ZJ, Leung F, 'Fracture related infections', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, 30 (2022)
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Way TL, Balogh ZJ, 'The epidemiology of injuries related to falling trees and tree branches.', ANZ J Surg, 92 477-480 (2022) [C1]
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Cowan T, Weaver N, Whitfield A, Bell L, Sebastian A, Hurley S, et al., 'The epidemiology of overtransfusion of red cells in trauma resuscitation patients in the context of a mature massive transfusion protocol', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 48 2725-2730 (2022) [C1]
Purpose: Packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion remains an integral part of trauma resuscitation and an independent predictor of unfavourable outcomes. It is often administered ... [more]
Purpose: Packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion remains an integral part of trauma resuscitation and an independent predictor of unfavourable outcomes. It is often administered urgently based on clinical judgement. These facts put trauma patients at high risk of potentially dangerous overtransfusion. We hypothesised that trauma patients are frequently overtransfused and overtransfusion is associated with worse outcomes. Methods: Trauma patients who received PRBCs within 24¿h of admission were identified from the trauma registry during the period January 1 2011¿December 31 2018. Overtransfusion was defined as haemoglobin concentration of greater than or equal to 110¿g/L at 24¿h post ED arrival (± 12¿h). Demographics, injury severity, injury pattern, shock severity, blood gas values and outcomes were compared between overtransfused and non-overtransfused patients. Results: From the 211 patients (mean age 45¿years, 71% male, ISS 27, mortality 12%) who met inclusion criteria 27% (56/211) were overtransfused. Patients with a higher pre-hospital systolic blood pressure (112 vs 99¿mmHg p < 0.01) and a higher initial haemoglobin concentration (132 vs 124 p = 0.02) were more likely to be overtransfused. Overtransfused patients received smaller volumes of packed red blood cells (5 vs 7 units p = 0.049), fresh frozen plasma (4 vs 6 units p < 0.01) and cryoprecipitate (6 vs 9 units p = 0.01) than non-overtransfused patients. Conclusion: More than a quarter of patients in our cohort were potentially given more blood products than required without obvious clinical consequences. There were no clinically relevant associations with overtransfusion.
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Reichert M, Sartelli M, Weigand MA, Hecker M, Oppelt PU, Noll J, et al., 'Two years later: Is the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic still having an impact on emergency surgery? An international cross-sectional survey among
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Ceresoli M, Pisano M, Abu-Zidan F, Allievi N, Gurusamy K, Biffl WL, et al., 'Minimally invasive surgery in emergency surgery: a WSES survey (vol 17, 18, 2022)', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 17 (2022)
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De Simone B, Chouillard E, Ramos AC, Donatelli G, Pintar T, Gupta R, et al., 'Operative management of acute abdomen after bariatric surgery in the emergency setting: the OBA guidelines (vol 17, 51, 2022)', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 17 (2022)
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Marasco SF, Balogh ZJ, Wullschleger ME, Hsu J, Patel B, Fitzgerald M, et al., 'Rib fixation in non-ventilator-dependent chest wall injuries: A prospective randomized trial', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 92 1047-1053 (2022) [C1]
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Picetti E, Rosenstein I, Balogh ZJ, Catena F, Taccone FS, Fornaciari A, et al., 'Perioperative management of polytrauma patients with severe traumatic brain injury undergoing emergency extracranial surgery: A narrative review', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11 (2022) [C1]
Managing the acute phase after a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) with polytrauma represents a challenging situation for every trauma team member. A worldwide variability in th... [more]
Managing the acute phase after a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) with polytrauma represents a challenging situation for every trauma team member. A worldwide variability in the management of these complex patients has been reported in recent studies. Moreover, limited evidence regarding this topic is available, mainly due to the lack of well-designed studies. Anesthesiologists, as trauma team members, should be familiar with all the issues related to the management of these patients. In this narrative review, we summarize the available evidence in this setting, focusing on perioperative brain protection, cardiorespiratory optimization, and preservation of the coagulative function. An overview on simultaneous multisystem surgery (SMS) is also presented.
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Lawson A, Naylor J, Buchbinder R, Ivers R, Balogh ZJ, Smith P, et al., 'Plating vs Closed Reduction for Fractures in the Distal Radius in Older Patients: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial', JAMA Surgery, 157 563-571 (2022) [C1]
Importance: Distal radius fractures are common and are managed with or without surgery. Current evidence indicates surgical treatment is not superior to nonsurgical treatment at 1... [more]
Importance: Distal radius fractures are common and are managed with or without surgery. Current evidence indicates surgical treatment is not superior to nonsurgical treatment at 12 months. Objective: Does surgical treatment for displaced distal radius fractures in patients 60 years or older provide better patient-reported wrist pain and function outcomes than nonsurgical treatment at 24 months? Design, Setting, and Participants: In this secondary analysis of a combined multicenter randomized clinical trial (RCT) and a parallel observational study, 300 patients were screened from 19 centers in Australia and New Zealand. Of these, 166 participants were randomized to surgical or nonsurgical treatment. Participants who declined randomization (n = 134) were included in the parallel observational group with the same treatment options and follow-up. Participants were followed up at 3, 12, and 24 months by a blinded assessor. The 24-month outcomes are reported herein. Data were collected from December 1, 2016, to December 31, 2020, and analyzed from February 4 to October 21, 2021. Interventions: Surgical treatment consisting of open reduction and internal fixation using a volar-locking plate (VLP group) and nonsurgical treatment consisting of closed reduction and cast immobilization (CR group). Main Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcome was patient-reported function using the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaire. Secondary outcomes included health-related quality of life, wrist pain, patient-reported treatment success, patient-rated bother with appearance, and posttreatment complications. Results: Among the 166 randomized and 134 observational participants (300 participants; mean [SD] age, 71.2 [7.5] years; 269 women [89.7%]), 151 (91.0%) randomized and 118 (88.1%) observational participants were followed up at 24 months. In the RCT, no clinically important difference occurred in mean PRWE scores at 24 months (13.6 [95% CI, 9.1-18.1] points for VLP fixation vs 15.8 [95% CI, 11.3-20.2] points for CR; mean difference, 2.1 [95% CI,-4.2 to 8.5]; P =.50). There were no between-group differences in all other outcomes except for patient-reported treatment success, which favored VLP fixation (33 of 74 [44.6%] in the CR group vs 54 of 72 [75.0%] in the VLP fixation group reported very successful treatment; P =.002). Rates of posttreatment complications were generally low and similar between treatment groups, including deep infection (1 of 76 [1.3%] in the CR group vs 0 of 75 in the VLP fixation group) and complex regional pain syndrome (2 of 76 [2.6%] in the CR group vs 1 of 75 [1.3%] in the VLP fixation group). The 24-month trial outcomes were consistent with 12-month outcomes and with outcomes from the observational group. Conclusions and Relevance: Consistent with previous reports, these findings suggest that VLP fixation may not be superior to CR for displaced distal radius fractures for patient-rated wrist function in persons 60 years or older during a 2-year period. Significantly higher patient-reported treatment success at 2 years in the VLP group may be attributable to other treatment outcomes not captured in this study. Trial Registration: ANZCTR.org Identifier: ACTRN12616000969460.
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Pockney P, Dawson A, McGee R, Pahalawatta U, Gani J, Wong D, 'SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study', Anaesthesia, 77 28-39 (2022) [C1]
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Devaney GL, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Pelvic angioembolization: how urgently needed?', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 48 329-334 (2022) [C1]
Purpose: Angioembolization (AE) has been questioned as first-line modality for hemorrhage control of pelvic fracture (PF)-associated bleeding due to its potential inconsistent tim... [more]
Purpose: Angioembolization (AE) has been questioned as first-line modality for hemorrhage control of pelvic fracture (PF)-associated bleeding due to its potential inconsistent timely availability. We aimed to describe the patterns of AE use with hemostatic resuscitation and hypothesized that time to AE improved during the study period. Methods: A Level-1 trauma center's prospective PF database was analyzed. All consecutive PFs referred to angiography between 01/01/2009 and 12/31/2018 were included. All suspected pelvic hemorrhage was managed with AE; pelvic packing was not performed. Demographics, injury/shock severity, 24-h transfusion data, time to AE and mortality were recorded. Data are presented as median (IQR). Results: During the 10-year study period, 1270 PF patients were treated. Thirty-six (2.8%) [75% male, 49 (33;65) years, ISS 36 (24;43), base deficit 3.65 (5.9;0.6), transfusions 4(2;7)] had AE. The indication for AE was clinical suspicion (CS) of pelvic bleeding [CS 24(67%)] or arterial blush on CT [CT 12 (33%)]. Median time to AE was 141¿min for CS, and 223¿min for CT, with no change over the study period. Patients with CS had a higher ISS, worse base deficit, greater transfusion requirements and faster time to AE. Five patients (14%) died. There were no deaths attributed to exsanguination. Conclusions: Time to AE did not improve. Patients referred from CT are physiologically different from CS and should be analyzed accordingly, with CS resulting in faster time to AE in sicker patients. Contemporary resuscitation challenges the need for hyperacute AE as no patients exsanguinated despite time to AE of more than 2¿h.
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Graan D, Balogh ZJ, 'Microbiology of fracture related infections', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, 30 (2022) [C1]
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Briggs GD, Gelzinnis S, Meakes S, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'NOT ALL CELL-FREE MITOCHONDRIAL DNA IS EQUAL IN TRAUMA PATIENTS', SHOCK, 58 231-235 (2022) [C1]
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O'Connor N, Sugrue M, Melly C, McGeehan G, Bucholc M, Crawford A, et al., 'It's time for a minimum synoptic operation template in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 17 (2022) [C1]
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Reichert M, Sartelli M, Weigand MA, Hecker M, Oppelt PU, Noll J, et al., 'Two years later: Is the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic still having an impact on emergency surgery? An international cross-sectional survey among
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De Simone B, Chouillard E, Ramos AC, Donatelli G, Pintar T, Gupta R, et al., 'Operative management of acute abdomen after bariatric surgery in the emergency setting: the OBA guidelines', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 17 (2022) [C1]
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De Simone B, Abu-Zidan FM, Chouillard E, Di Saverio S, Sartelli M, Podda M, et al., 'The ChoCO-W prospective observational global study: Does COVID-19 increase gangrenous cholecystitis?', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 17 (2022) [C1]
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Ceresoli M, Pisano M, Abu-Zidan F, Allievi N, Gurusamy K, Biffl WL, et al., 'Minimally invasive surgery in emergency surgery: a WSES survey.', World journal of emergency surgery : WJES, 17 18 (2022) [C1]
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Tarrant SM, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'The influence of weight-bearing status on post-operative mobility and outcomes in geriatric hip fracture', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, 48 4093-4103 (2022) [C1]
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Martinez FE, Poulter A-L, Seneviratne C, Chrimes A, Havill K, Balogh ZJ, Paech GM, 'ICU Patients' Perception of Sleep and Modifiable versus Non-Modifiable Factors That Affect It: A Prospective Observational Study', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 11 (2022) [C1]
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Coccolini F, Sartelli M, Kluger Y, Osipov A, Cui Y, Beka SG, et al., 'The LIFE TRIAD of emergency general surgery', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 17 (2022)
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Hardy BM, King KL, Enninghorst N, Balogh ZJ, 'Trends in polytrauma incidence among major trauma admissions', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, (2022) [C1]
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Bulstra AEJ, Crijns TJ, Janssen SJ, Buijze GA, Ring D, Jaarsma RL, et al., 'Factors associated with surgeon recommendation for additional cast immobilization of a CT-verified nondisplaced scaphoid waist fracture', Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 141 2011-2018 (2021) [C1]
Introduction: Data from clinical trials suggest that CT-confirmed nondisplaced scaphoid waist fractures heal with less than the conventional 8¿12¿weeks of immobilization. Barriers... [more]
Introduction: Data from clinical trials suggest that CT-confirmed nondisplaced scaphoid waist fractures heal with less than the conventional 8¿12¿weeks of immobilization. Barriers to adopting shorter immobilization times in clinical practice may include a strong influence of fracture tenderness and radiographic appearance on decision-making. This study aimed to investigate (1) the degree to which surgeons use fracture tenderness and radiographic appearance of union, among other factors, to decide whether or not to recommend additional cast immobilization after 8 or 12¿weeks of immobilization; (2) identify surgeon factors associated with the decision to continue cast immobilization after 8 or 12¿weeks. Materials and methods: In a survey-based study, 218 surgeons reviewed 16 patient scenarios of CT-confirmed nondisplaced waist fractures treated with cast immobilization for 8 or 12¿weeks and recommended for or against additional cast immobilization. Clinical variables included patient sex, age, a description of radiographic fracture consolidation, fracture tenderness and duration of cast immobilization completed (8 versus 12¿weeks). To assess the impact of clinical factors on recommendation to continue immobilization we calculated posterior probabilities and determined variable importance using a random forest algorithm. Multilevel logistic mixed regression analysis was used to identify surgeon characteristics associated with recommendation for additional cast immobilization. Results: Unclear fracture healing on radiographs, fracture tenderness and 8 (versus 12) weeks of completed cast immobilization were the most important factors influencing surgeons' decision to recommend continued cast immobilization. Women surgeons (OR 2.96; 95% CI 1.28¿6.81, p = 0.011), surgeons not specialized in orthopedic trauma, hand and wrist or shoulder and elbow surgery (categorized as 'other') (OR 2.64; 95% CI 1.31¿5.33, p = 0.007) and surgeons practicing in the United States (OR 6.53, 95% CI 2.18¿19.52, p = 0.01 versus Europe) were more likely to recommend continued immobilization. Conclusion: Adoption of shorter immobilization times for CT-confirmed nondisplaced scaphoid waist fractures may be hindered by surgeon attention to fracture tenderness and radiographic appearance.
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Kurozumi T, Minehara H, Kim J-W, Oh C-W, Miclau EE, Balogh ZJ, 'Orthopaedic trauma care during the early COVID-19 pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region.', OTA Int, 4 e119 (2021) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, 'Trauma Care A New Open Access Journal', Trauma Care, 1 64-65
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Thurairajah K, Briggs GD, Balogh ZJ, 'Stem cell therapy for fracture non-union: The current evidence from human studies', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, 29 (2021) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, 'Damage Control Surgery for Non-Trauma Patients: Severe Peritonitis Management', WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 45 1053-1054 (2021)
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Maddern GJ, Balogh ZJ, 'How to measure success', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 91 772-773 (2021)
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Briggs GD, Lemmert K, Lott NJ, de Malmanche T, Balogh ZJ, 'Biomarkers to Guide the Timing of Surgery: Neutrophil and Monocyte L-Selectin Predict Postoperative Sepsis in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10 2207-2207 [C1]
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Sarrami P, Lemin P, Balogh Z, Singh H, Assareh H, Hall B, et al., 'Are highway constructions associated with increased transport incidents? A case study of NSW Pacific Highway construction zones 2011-16', Journal of Road Safety, 32 17-23 (2021) [C1]
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Bunzli S, Choong E, Shadbolt C, Wall L, Nelson E, Schilling C, et al., 'Placebo Surgery Controlled Trials: Do They Achieve What They Set Out To Do? A Systematic Review.', Ann Surg, 273 1102-1107 (2021) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, 'Rib Fracture Fixation: Where and What is the Baseline?', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 52 1239-1240 (2021)
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McGee R, Dawson AC, Wong D, 'SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study', British Journal of Surgery, 108 1056-1063 (2021) [C1]
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King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Invited Commentary: A Decade Older Polytrauma Patients Do As Well Without As the Younger Ones with Tranexamic Acid', WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 45 3031-3032 (2021)
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Amico F, Bendinelli C, Balogh ZJ, 'Penetrating neck trauma: No zone, no problem?', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 91 1051-1052 (2021)
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Graan D, Amico F, Wills VL, Balogh ZJ, 'Subtle sign of diaphragm rupture involving the oesophageal hiatus', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 92 546-548 (2021)
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Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Consultant-led care: The new expectation', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 91 1328-1329 (2021)
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Dinh MM, Balogh ZJ, Sisson G, Levesque J-F, 'The New South Wales Trauma Quality Improvement Program: Structure, process, outcomes and the role of trauma verification', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 91 1331-1332 (2021)
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Biffl WL, Ball CG, Moore EE, Lees J, Todd SR, Wydo S, et al., 'Don't mess with the pancreas! A multicenter analysis of the management of low-grade pancreatic injuries', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 91 820-828 (2021) [C1]
INTRODUCTION: Current guidelines recommend nonoperative management (NOM) of low-grade (American Association for the Surgery of Trauma-Organ Injury Scale Grade I¿II) pancreatic inj... [more]
INTRODUCTION: Current guidelines recommend nonoperative management (NOM) of low-grade (American Association for the Surgery of Trauma-Organ Injury Scale Grade I¿II) pancreatic injuries (LGPIs), and drainage rather than resection for those undergoing operative management, but they are based on low-quality evidence. The purpose of this study was to review the contemporary management and outcomes of LGPIs and identify risk factors for morbidity. METHODS: Multicenter retrospective review of diagnosis, management, and outcomes of adult pancreatic injuries from 2010 to 2018. The primary outcome was pancreas-related complications (PRCs). Predictors of PRCs were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS: Twenty-nine centers submitted data on 728 patients with LGPI (76% men; mean age, 38 years; 37% penetrating; 51% Grade I; median Injury Severity Score, 24). Among 24-hour survivors, definitive management was NOM in 31%, surgical drainage alone in 54%, resection in 10%, and pancreatic debridement or suturing in 5%. The incidence of PRCs was 21% overall and was 42% after resection, 26% after drainage, and 4% after NOM. On multivariate analysis, independent risk factors for PRC were other intra-abdominal injury (odds ratio [OR], 2.30; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 1.16¿15.28), low volume (OR, 2.88; 1.65, 5.06), and penetrating injury (OR, 3.42; 95% CI, 1.80¿6.58). Resection was very close to significance (OR, 2.06; 95% CI, 0.97¿4.34) (p = 0.0584). CONCLUSION: The incidence of PRCs is significant after LGPIs. Patients who undergo pancreatic resection have PRC rates equivalent to patients resected for high-grade pancreatic injuries. Those who underwent surgical drainage had slightly lower PRC rate, but only 4% of those who underwent NOM had PRCs. In patients with LGPIs, resection should be avoided. The NOM strategy should be used whenever possible and studied prospectively, particularly in penetrating trauma.
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Caterson AD, Olthof DC, Abel C, Balogh ZJ, 'The morphology of ligamentous sacroiliac lesions challenge to the antero-posterior compression mechanism', Injury, 52 941-945 (2021) [C1]
Aim: This paper evaluates computer tomographic morphology of partial ligamentous lesions of the sacroiliac joint. We hypothesised that in antero-posterior compression (APC) injuri... [more]
Aim: This paper evaluates computer tomographic morphology of partial ligamentous lesions of the sacroiliac joint. We hypothesised that in antero-posterior compression (APC) injuries the anterior superior portion of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) should open up the most as suggested by the vector forces outlined in the Young and Burgess classification. Methods: All patients who underwent operative fixation of a ligamentous APC pelvic injury between July 2009 and December 2015 in a single Level-1 trauma centre were included. Patients were case matched (1:1) to controls without pelvic injury. SIJ width was measured by two independent reviewers at the anterior superior and anterior inferior part of the SIJ. Wilcoxon ranged test was applied for analysis. Results: 70 patients (35 cases, 35 controls) were evaluated. Median inferior and superior SI joint widths were 5.27 (IQR 3.68-7.80) and 4.05 (IQR 3.13-5.31) mm in cases versus 2.24 (IQR 1.83-2.50) and 2.44 (IQR 2.14-2.65) mm in controls, respectively. The difference between the inferior and superior SI width in cases was larger than in controls (p-value < 0.01, median of -0.22 mm in the control group versus 1.51 mm in the cases). Conclusion: Our data suggests that the inferior part of the SIJ opens up after injury more, relative to its superior portion. The vector of the force involved in rotationally unstable pelvic injuries is unlikely to be antero-posterior if the force causes the SI joint to widen up inferiorly first. This should be considered in SIJ fixation and challenges the APC mechanism in pure ligamentous rotationally unstable pelvic ring injuries.
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Croker N, Panwar Y, Balogh ZJ, 'Surgical academic productivity beyond pandemic: are we as good as we think?', BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 108 E103-E104 (2021)
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Bunzli S, Nelson E, Wall L, Schilling C, Lohmander LS, Balogh ZJ, et al., 'Factors Underlying Patient and Surgeon Willingness to Participate in a Placebo Surgery Controlled trial', Annals of Surgery Open, 2 e104-e104 [C1]
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Tarrant SM, Graan D, Tarrant DJ, Kim RG, Balogh ZJ, 'Medial Calcar Comminution and Intramedullary Nail Failure in Unstable Geriatric Trochanteric Hip Fractures', MEDICINA-LITHUANIA, 57 (2021) [C1]
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Lawson A, Naylor JM, Buchbinder R, Ivers R, Balogh ZJ, Smith P, et al., 'Surgical Plating vs Closed Reduction for Fractures in the Distal Radius in Older Patients A Randomized Clinical Trial', JAMA SURGERY, 156 229-237 (2021) [C1]
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Kannan T, Foster Y, Ho DJ, Gelzinnis SJ, Merakis M, Wynne K, et al., 'Post-Operative Permanent Hypoparathyroidism and Preoperative Vitamin D Prophylaxis', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 10 (2021) [C1]
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Tarrant SM, Kim RG, McDonogh JM, Clapham M, Palazzi K, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'Preadmission Statin Prescription and Inpatient Myocardial Infarction in Geriatric Hip Fracture', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 10 (2021) [C1]
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Fenton ME, Wade SA, Pirrili BN, Balogh ZJ, Rowe CW, Bendinelli C, 'Variability in thyroid cancer multidisciplinary team meeting recommendations is not explained by standard variables: Outcomes of a single centre review', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10 (2021) [C1]
Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings are the mainstay of the decision-making process for patients presenting with complex clinical problems such as papillary thyroid carcinoma (P... [more]
Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings are the mainstay of the decision-making process for patients presenting with complex clinical problems such as papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Adherence to guidelines by MDTs has been extensively investigated; however, scarce evidence exists on MDT performance and variability where guidelines are less prescriptive. We evaluated the consistency of MDT management recommendations for T1 and T2 PTC patients and explored key variables that may influence therapeutic decision making. A retrospective review of the prospective database of all T1 and T2 PTC patients discussed by the MDT was conducted between January 2016 and May 2021. Univariate analysis (with Bonferroni correction significance calculated at p < 0.006) was performed to establish clinical variables linked to completion thyroidectomy and Radioactive iodine (RAI) recommendations. Of 468 patients presented at thyroid MDT, 144 pT1 PTC and 118 pT2 PTC met the selection criteria. Only 18% (n = 12) of pT1 PTC patients initially managed with hemithyroidectomy were recommended completion thyroidectomy. Mean tumour diameter was the only variable differing between groups (p = 0.003). pT2 patients were recommended completion thyroidectomy in 66% (n = 16) of instances. No measured variable explained the difference in recommendation. pT1 patients initially managed with total thyroidectomy were not recommended RAI in 71% (n = 55) of cases with T1a status (p = 0.001) and diameter (p = 0.001) as statistically different variables. For pT2 patients, 60% (n = 41) were recommended RAI post-total thyroidectomy, with no differences observed among groups. The majority of MDT recommendations were concordant for patients with similar measurable characteristics. Discordant recommendations for a small group of patients were not explained by measured variables and may have been accounted for by individual patient factors. Further research into the MDT decision-making process is warranted.
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Bierl C, Balogh ZJ, 'Not Shockingly the Co-2 Gap Correlates With Mortality', CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 48 1914-1915 (2020)
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Balogh ZJ, King KL, 'Perspectives on tranexamic acid in surgery', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 90 409-409 (2020)
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Devaney GL, Bulman J, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Time to definitive fixation of pelvic and acetabular fractures', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 89 730-735 (2020) [C1]
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Tarrant SM, Catanach MJ, Sarrami M, Clapham M, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Timing of Hip Fracture Surgery', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 9 (2020) [C1]
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Wheeler JA, Weaver N, Balogh ZJ, Drobetz H, Kovendy A, Enninghorst N, 'Radiation Exposure in Patients with Isolated Limb Trauma: Acceptable or Are We Imaging Too Much?', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 9 (2020) [C1]
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Amico F, Anning R, Bendinelli C, Balogh ZJ, 'Grade III blunt splenic injury without contrast extravasation-World Society of Emergency Surgery Nijmegen consensus practice', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 15 (2020) [C1]
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Walsh M, Thomas S, Kwaan H, Aversa J, Anderson S, Sundararajan R, et al., 'Modern methods for monitoring hemorrhagic resuscitation in the United States: Why the delay?', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 89 1018-1022 (2020)
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Flabouris A, Civil IDS, Balogh ZJ, Isles S, 'The New Zealand trauma system verification', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 89 585-596 (2020) [C1]
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Balogh Z, Laver V, 'Unitary Subgroups of Commutative Group Algebras of the Characteristic Two', UKRAINIAN MATHEMATICAL JOURNAL, 72 871-879 (2020) [C1]
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Tarrant SM, Kim RG, McGregor KL, Palazzi K, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'Dual Antiplatelet Therapy and Surgical Timing in Geriatric Hip Fracture', Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 34 559-565 (2020) [C1]
Objective:To determine how timing of surgery affects transfusion, major complications, and mortality in patients who sustain a geriatric hip fracture while taking dual antiplatele... [more]
Objective:To determine how timing of surgery affects transfusion, major complications, and mortality in patients who sustain a geriatric hip fracture while taking dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT; typically aspirin and clopidogrel).Design:Retrospective cohort study.Setting:University-affiliated Level 1 Trauma Center.Patients:Patients 65 years of age or older on DAPT with a geriatric hip fracture were investigated at a single institution between 2002 and 2017. Demographic and perioperative data were collected from patient records, institutional databases, and national hip fracture registry.Intervention:Fixation or arthroplasty.Main Outcome Measurement:Transfusion, major complications, and 30-day mortality.Results:Of the 6724 patients sustaining a geriatric hip fracture, 122 patients were taking DAPT on admission. Timing of surgery did not influence transfused units (incidence rate ratio 1.00, 95% confidence interval: 0.87-1.15, P = 0.968) but did affect major complications (time modeled as quadratic term; odds ratios ranging from 0.20 to 7.91, ptime = 0.001, ptime*time<0.001) and 30-day mortality (odds ratio 1.32, 95% confidence interval: 1.03-1.68, P = 0.030).Conclusion:Surgical delay does not change the need for transfusion of hip fracture patients on DAPT, but it is associated with increased probabilities of major complications and 30-day mortality.Level of Evidence:Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Balogh ZJ, Way TL, Hoswell RL, 'The epidemiology of trauma during a pandemic', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 51 1243-1244 (2020)
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Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'The Global Burden of Surgical Management of Osteoporotic Fractures', World Journal of Surgery, 44 1009-1019 (2020) [C1]
Osteoporosis is an epidemic in the developed world. Fracture is a major burden associated with osteoporosis. Surgical management is recommended for particular anatomical areas, wh... [more]
Osteoporosis is an epidemic in the developed world. Fracture is a major burden associated with osteoporosis. Surgical management is recommended for particular anatomical areas, whilst other fracture patterns have a less defined and controversial role for surgery. This review aims to highlight increase in the global burden of osteoporosis and subsequent fragility fractures. As health and life expectancy improves, osteoporotic fracture fixation will constitute a significant physical and economic burden. The surgical management of osteoporotic fractures involves awareness on all levels from government to the individual, from primary prevention of fracture to surgical aftercare in the community.
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Balogh ZJ, 'The Surgical Burden of Musculoskeletal Conditions and Injuries', WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 44 1007-1008 (2020)
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Coimbra R, Edwards S, Kurihara H, Bass GA, Balogh ZJ, Tilsed J, et al., 'European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES) recommendations for trauma and emergency surgery preparation during times of COVID-19 infection', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 46 505-510 (2020) [C1]
A series of recommendations regarding hospital perioperative preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic were compiled to inform surgeons worldwide on how to provide emergency surgery a... [more]
A series of recommendations regarding hospital perioperative preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic were compiled to inform surgeons worldwide on how to provide emergency surgery and trauma care during enduring times.The recommendations are divided into eight domains: (1) General recommendation for surgical services; (2) Emergency Surgery for critically ill COVID-19 positive or suspected patients -Preoperative planning and case selection; (3) Operating Room setup; (4) patient transport to the OR; (5) Surgical staff preparation; (6) Anesthesia considerations; (7) Surgical approach; and (8) Case Completion.The European Society of Emergency Surgery board endorsed these recommendations.
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Bendinelli C, Ku D, King KL, Nebauer S, Balogh ZJ, 'Trauma patients with prehospital Glasgow Coma Scale less than nine: not a homogenous group', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 46 873-878 (2020) [C1]
Purpose: Prehospital guidelines stratify and manage patients with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) less than nine and any sign of head injury as affected by severe traumatic brain injury ... [more]
Purpose: Prehospital guidelines stratify and manage patients with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) less than nine and any sign of head injury as affected by severe traumatic brain injury (STBI). We hypothesized that this group of patients is so inhomogeneous that uniform treatment guidelines cannot be advocated. Methods: Patients (2005¿2012) with prehospital GCS below nine and abbreviated injury scale head and neck above two were identified from trauma registry. Patients with acute lethal injuries, isolated neck injuries, extubated within 24¿h or transferred interhospitally were excluded. Patients were dichotomized based on the worst prehospital GCS (recorded before sedatives) into two groups: GCS 3¿5 and GCS 6¿8. These were statistically compared using univariate analysis. Results: The GCS 3¿5 group (99 patients) when compared with the GCS 6¿8 group (49 patients) had shorter prehospital times (63 vs. 79¿min; p < 0.05), more frequent episodes of both hypoxia (30.3% vs. 7.7%; p < 0.05) and hypotension (26.7% vs. 6.4%; p < 0.05), more often required craniectomy (15.1% vs. 4.0%; p = 0.05) and higher mortality (33.3% vs. 2%; p < 0.05). In the GCS 3¿5 group, prehospital endotracheal intubation was attempted more often (57.5% vs. 28.6%, p < 0.05) and was more often successful (39.3% vs. 10.2%; p = 0.05). Length of stay in ICU did not differ. Conclusions: STBI patients are fundamentally different based on whether their initial GCS falls into 3¿5 or 6¿8 category. Recommendations from trials investigating trauma patients with GCS less than nine as one group should be translated with caution to clinical practice.
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Lawson A, Naylor J, Buchbinder R, Ivers R, Balogh Z, Smith P, et al., 'A Combined Randomised and Observational Study of Surgery for Fractures In the distal Radius in the Elderly (CROSSFIRE): a statistical analyses plan', TRIALS, 21 (2020)
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Benz D, Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Proximal femur fracture non-union with or without implant failure: A revision technique with clinical outcomes', Injury, 51 1925-1930 (2020) [C1]
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Di Saverio S, Podda M, De Simone B, Ceresoli M, Augustin G, Gori A, et al., 'Diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis: 2020 update of the WSES Jerusalem guidelines', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 15 (2020) [C1]
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Way TL, Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Social restrictions during COVID-19 and major trauma volume at a level 1 trauma centre', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 214 38-39 (2020)
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Tarrrant SM, Ajgaonkar A, Babhulkar S, Cui Z, Harris IA, Kulkarni S, et al., 'Hip fracture care and national systems: Australia and Asia.', OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma, 3 e058 (2020) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, Way TL, Bendinelli C, Warren K-RJ, 'Current concepts on haemorrhage control in severe trauma', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 90 406-408 (2020)
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Cooper S, Bendinelli C, Bivard A, Parsons M, Balogh ZJ, 'Abnormalities on Perfusion CT and Intervention for Intracranial Hypertension in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 9 (2020) [C1]
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Briggs GD, Balogh ZJ, 'Tranexamic acid and inflammation in trauma', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 90 426-428 (2020)
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Warren K-RJ, Balogh ZJ, 'Major vascular trauma', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, 45 941-942 (2019)
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Cooper S, Bendinelli C, Bivard A, Parsons M, Balogh ZJ, 'When a Slice Is Not Enough! Comparison of Whole-Brain versus Standard Limited-Slice Perfusion Computed Tomography in Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 8 (2019) [C1]
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Kyriakedes JC, Crijns TJ, Teunis T, Ring D, Bafus BT, Abdel-Ghany M, et al., 'International Survey: Factors Associated With Operative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures and Implications for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Appropriate Use Criteria', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 33 E394-E402 (2019)
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Warren K-RJ, Morrey C, Oppy A, Pirpiris M, Balogh ZJ, 'The overview of the Australian trauma system.', OTA Int, 2 e018 (2019)
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Gomez D, Sarrami P, Singh H, Balogh ZJ, Dinh M, Hsu J, 'External benchmarking of trauma services in New South Wales: Risk-adjusted mortality after moderate to severe injury from 2012 to 2016', Injury, 50 178-185 (2019) [C1]
Background: Trauma centres and systems have been associated with improved morbidity and mortality after injury. However, variability in outcomes across centres within a given syst... [more]
Background: Trauma centres and systems have been associated with improved morbidity and mortality after injury. However, variability in outcomes across centres within a given system have been demonstrated. Performance improvement initiatives, that utilize external benchmarking as the backbone, have demonstrated system-wide improvements in outcomes. This data driven approach has been lacking in Australia to date. Recent improvement in local data quality may provide the opportunity to engage in data driven performance improvement. Our objective was to generate risk-adjusted outcomes for the purpose of external benchmarking of trauma services in New South Wales (NSW) based on existing data standards. Methods: Retrospective cohort study of the NSW Trauma Registry. We included adults (>16 years), with an Injury Severity Score >12, that received definitive care at either Major Trauma Services (MTS) or Regional Trauma Services (RTS) between 2012-2016. Hierarchical logistic regression models were then used to generate risk-adjusted outcomes. Our outcome measure was in-hospital death. Demographics, vital signs, transfer status, survival risk ratios, and injury characteristics were included as fixed-effects. Median odds ratios (MOR) and centre-specific odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were generated. Centre-level variables were explored as sources of variability in outcomes. Results: 14,452 patients received definitive care at one of seven MTS (n = 12,547) or ten RTS (n = 1905). Unadjusted mortality was lower at MTS (9.4%) compared to RTS (11.2%). After adjusting for case-mix, the MOR was 1.33, suggesting that the odds of death was 1.33-fold greater if a patient was admitted to a randomly selected centre with worse as opposed to better risk-adjusted mortality. Definitive care at an MTS was associated with a 41% lower likelihood of death compared to definitive care at an RTS (OR 0.59 95%CI 0.35-0.97). Similar findings were present in the elderly and isolated severe brain injury subgroups. Conclusions: The NSW trauma system exhibited variability in risk-adjusted outcomes that did not appear to be explained by case-mix. A better understanding of the drivers of the described variation in outcomes is crucial to design targeted locally-relevant quality improvement interventions.
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Benz D, Lim P, Balogh ZJ, 'Acute atraumatic bilateral acetabular insufficiency fractures', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, 27 (2019)
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Amico F, Briggs G, Balogh ZJ, 'Transfused trauma patients have better outcomes when transfused with blood components from young donors', Medical Hypotheses, 122 141-146 (2019) [C1]
The physiology of tissue healing and aging share common pathways. Both patient age and tissue healing are crucial factors predicting outcomes in trauma patients. The presented hyp... [more]
The physiology of tissue healing and aging share common pathways. Both patient age and tissue healing are crucial factors predicting outcomes in trauma patients. The presented hypothesis focuses on the concept that transfused trauma patients have better outcomes when transfused with blood components from young donors. The age of the donor of a blood transfusion could affect recovery following a major traumatic insult and help avoid postinjury immune paralysis and its associated complications. The frequent transfusion of blood components to the severely injured trauma patient provides an opportunity for the recipient to benefit from the potentially favourable effect of blood originating from young donors. Different types of evidence support the presented hypothesis including work on soluble circulating factors, research on animal parabiontic models and epidemiological studies. Theories on the role of transfusion of cells, on bone marrow and on senolytics also represent grounds to elaborate pathways to test this hypothesis. The precise molecular mechanism underlying this hypothesis is uncertain. A beneficial effect on trauma patients following transfusion of blood could be due to a positive effect of blood donated from younger donors or instead to the lack of a negative effect possibly occurring when transfusing blood from older donors. Either way, identifying this mechanism would provide a powerful tool enhance long and short term recovery after trauma.
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Picetti E, Rossi S, Abu-Zidan FM, Ansaloni L, Armonda R, Baiocchi GL, et al., 'WSES consensus conference guidelines: Monitoring and management of severe adult traumatic brain injury patients with polytrauma in the first 24 hours', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 14 1-9 (2019) [C1]
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Doig CJ, Page SA, McKee JL, Moore EE, Abu-Zidan FM, Carroll R, et al., 'Ethical considerations in conducting surgical research in severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 14 (2019) [C1]
Background: Severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis (SCIAS) has high mortality, thought due in part to progressive bio-mediator generation, systemic inflammation, and multiple o... [more]
Background: Severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis (SCIAS) has high mortality, thought due in part to progressive bio-mediator generation, systemic inflammation, and multiple organ failure. Treatment includes early antibiotics and operative source control. At surgery, open abdomen management with negative-peritoneal-pressure therapy (NPPT) has been hypothesized to mitigate MOF and death, although clinical equipoise for this operative approach exists. The Closed or Open after Laparotomy (COOL) study (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03163095) will prospectively randomize eligible patients intra-operatively to formal abdominal closure or OA with NPTT. We review the ethical basis for conducting research in SCIAS. Main body: Research in critically ill incapacitated patients is important to advance care. Conducting research among SCIAS is complicated due to the severity of illness including delirium, need for emergent interventions, diagnostic criteria confirmed only at laparotomy, and obtundation from anaesthesia. In other circumstances involving critically ill patients, clinical experts have worked closely with ethicists to apply principles that balance the rights of patients whilst simultaneously permitting inclusion in research. In Canada, the Tri-Council Policy Statement-2 (TCPS-2) describes six criteria that permit study enrollment and randomization in such situations: (a) serious threat to the prospective participant requires immediate intervention; (b) either no standard efficacious care exists or the research offers realistic possibility of direct benefit; (c) risks are not greater than that involved in standard care or are clearly justified by prospect for direct benefits; (d) prospective participant is unconscious or lacks capacity to understand the complexities of the research; (e) third-party authorization cannot be secured in sufficient time; and (f) no relevant prior directives are known to exist that preclude participation. TCPS-2 criteria are in principle not dissimilar to other (inter)national criteria. The COOL study will use waiver of consent to initiate enrollment and randomization, followed by surrogate or proxy consent, and finally delayed informed consent in subjects that survive and regain capacity. Conclusions: A delayed consent mechanism is a practical and ethical solution to challenges in research in SCIAS. The ultimate goal of consent is to balance respect for patient participants and to permit participation in new trials with a reasonable opportunity for improved outcome and minimal risk of harm.
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King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Trauma registry: focus, funding and the future', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 89 276-276 (2019)
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Balogh ZJ, 'Damage control The goal posts have not only shifted but we are playing on another field', Injury, 50 1007-1008 (2019)
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McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Palazzi K, et al., 'Comorbid tobacco and other substance use and symptoms of anxiety and depression among hospitalised orthopaedic trauma patients', BMC PSYCHIATRY, 19 (2019) [C1]
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Civil I, Balogh Z, 'Nothing lasts forever: Donald D. Trunkey, MD, FACS 1937-2019', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 89 807-808 (2019)
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Ghoshal A, Enninghorst N, Sisak K, Balogh ZJ, 'An interobserver reliability comparison between the Orthopaedic Trauma Association's open fracture classification and the Gustilo and Anderson classification', Bone and Joint Journal, 100B 242-246 (2018) [C1]
Aims To evaluate interobserver reliability of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association's open fracture classification system (OTA-OFC). Patients and Methods Patients of any age wit... [more]
Aims To evaluate interobserver reliability of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association's open fracture classification system (OTA-OFC). Patients and Methods Patients of any age with a first presentation of an open long bone fracture were included. Standard radiographs, wound photographs, and a short clinical description were given to eight orthopaedic surgeons, who independently evaluated the injury using both the Gustilo and Anderson (GA) and OTA-OFC classifications. The responses were compared for variability using Cohen's kappa. Results The overall interobserver agreement was ¿ = 0.44 for the GA classification and ¿ = 0.49 for OTA-OFC, which reflects moderate agreement (0.41 to 0.60) for both classifications. The agreement in the five categories of OTA-OFC was: for skin, ¿ = 0.55 (moderate); for muscle, ¿ = 0.44 (moderate); for arterial injury, ¿ = 0.74 (substantial); for contamination, ¿ = 0.35 (fair); and for bone loss, ¿ = 0.41 (moderate). Conclusion Although the OTA-OFC, with similar interobserver agreement to GA, offers a more detailed description of open fractures, further development may be needed to make it a reliable and robust tool.
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McIlroy DJ, Minahan K, Keely S, Lott N, Hansbro P, Smith DW, Balogh ZJ, 'Reduced deoxyribonuclease enzyme activity in response to high postinjury mitochondrial DNA concentration provides a therapeutic target for Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 85 354-358 (2018) [C1]
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Coccolini F, Roberts D, Ansaloni L, Ivatury R, Gamberini E, Kluger Y, et al., 'The open abdomen in trauma and non-trauma patients: WSES guidelines', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 13 (2018) [C1]
Damage control resuscitation may lead to postoperative intra-abdominal hypertension or abdominal compartment syndrome. These conditions may result in a vicious, self-perpetuating ... [more]
Damage control resuscitation may lead to postoperative intra-abdominal hypertension or abdominal compartment syndrome. These conditions may result in a vicious, self-perpetuating cycle leading to severe physiologic derangements and multiorgan failure unless interrupted by abdominal (surgical or other) decompression. Further, in some clinical situations, the abdomen cannot be closed due to the visceral edema, the inability to control the compelling source of infection or the necessity to re-explore (as a "planned second-look" laparotomy) or complete previously initiated damage control procedures or in cases of abdominal wall disruption. The open abdomen in trauma and non-trauma patients has been proposed to be effective in preventing or treating deranged physiology in patients with severe injuries or critical illness when no other perceived options exist. Its use, however, remains controversial as it is resource consuming and represents a non-anatomic situation with the potential for severe adverse effects. Its use, therefore, should only be considered in patients who would most benefit from it. Abdominal fascia-to-fascia closure should be done as soon as the patient can physiologically tolerate it. All precautions to minimize complications should be implemented.
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Hirani R, Dean MM, Balogh ZJ, Lott NJ, Seggie J, Hsu JM, et al., 'Donor white blood cell survival and cytokine profiles following red blood cell transfusion in Australian major trauma patients', MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY, 103 229-234 (2018)
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Bendinelli C, Ku D, Nebauer S, King KL, Howard T, Gruen R, et al., 'A tale of two cities: prehospital intubation with or without paralysing agents for traumatic brain injury.', ANZ journal of surgery, 88 455-459 (2018) [C1]
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Ten Broek RPG, Krielen P, Di Saverio S, Coccolini F, Biffl WL, Ansaloni L, et al., 'Bologna guidelines for diagnosis and management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO): 2017 update of the evidence-based guidelines from the world society of emergency surgery ASBO working group', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 13 (2018) [C1]
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Kirkpatrick AW, Coccolini F, Ansaloni L, Roberts DJ, Tolonen M, McKee JL, et al., 'Closed Or Open after Source Control Laparotomy for Severe Complicated Intra-Abdominal Sepsis (the COOL trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 13 (2018)
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Balogh ZJ, Marzi I, 'Novel concepts related to inflammatory complications in polytrauma', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, 44 299-300 (2018)
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Brady J, Hardy BM, Yoshino O, Buxton A, Quail A, Balogh ZJ, 'The effect of haemorrhagic shock and resuscitation on fracture healing in a rabbit model: An animal study', Bone and Joint Journal, 100B 1234-1240 (2018) [C1]
Aims: Little is known about the effect of haemorrhagic shock and resuscitation on fracture healing. This study used a rabbit model with a femoral osteotomy and fixation to examine... [more]
Aims: Little is known about the effect of haemorrhagic shock and resuscitation on fracture healing. This study used a rabbit model with a femoral osteotomy and fixation to examine this relationship. Materials and Methods: A total of 18 male New Zealand white rabbits underwent femoral osteotomy with intramedullary fixation with 'shock' (n = 9) and control (n = 9) groups. Shock was induced in the study group by removal of 35% of the total blood volume 45 minutes before resuscitation with blood and crystalloid. Fracture healing was monitored for eight weeks using serum markers of healing and radiographs. Results: Four animals were excluded due to postoperative complications. The serum concentration of osteocalcin was significantly elevated in the shock group postoperatively (p < 0.0001). There were otherwise no differences with regard to serum markers of bone healing. The callus index was consistently increased in the shock group on anteroposterior (p = 0.0069) and lateral (p = 0.0165) radiographs from three weeks postoperatively. The control group showed an earlier decrease of callus index. Radiographic scores were significantly greater in the control group (p = 0.0025). Conclusion: In a rabbit femoral osteotomy model with intramedullary fixation, haemorrhagic shock and resuscitation produced larger callus but with evidence of delayed remodelling.
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Thurairajah K, Briggs GD, Balogh ZJ, 'The source of cell-free mitochondrial DNA in trauma and potential therapeutic strategies', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 44 325-334 (2018) [C1]
Mitochondria play a key role in the pathophysiology of post-injury inflammation. Cell-free mitochondrial DNA (cf-mtDNA) is now understood to catalyse sterile inflammation after tr... [more]
Mitochondria play a key role in the pathophysiology of post-injury inflammation. Cell-free mitochondrial DNA (cf-mtDNA) is now understood to catalyse sterile inflammation after trauma. Observations in trauma cohorts have identified high cf-mtDNA in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiple organ failure as well as following major surgery. The source of cf-mtDNA can be various cells affected by mechanical and hypoxic injury (passive mechanism) or induced by inflammatory mechanisms (active mechanism). Multiple forms of cf-mtDNA exist; mtDNA fragments, mtDNA in microparticles/vesicles and cell-free mitochondria. Trauma to cells that are rich in mitochondria are believed to release more cf-mtDNA. This review describes the current understanding of the mechanisms of cf-mtDNA release, its systemic effects and the potential therapeutic implications related to its modification. Although current understanding is insufficient to change trauma management, focussed research goals have been identified to pave the way for monitoring and manipulation of cf-mtDNA release and effects in trauma.
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Warren K-RJ, Balogh ZJ, 'Viscoelastic tests in trauma care', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 88 664-665 (2018)
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Bala M, Kashuk J, Moore EE, Kluger Y, Biffl W, Gomes CA, et al., 'Acute mesenteric ischemia: guidelines of the World Society of Emergency Surgery.', World J Emerg Surg, 12 38 (2017) [C1]
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Coccolini F, Stahel PF, Montori G, Biffl W, Horer TM, Catena F, et al., 'Pelvic trauma: WSES classification and guidelines', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 12 (2017) [C1]
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Asehnoune K, Balogh Z, Citerio G, Cap A, Billiar T, Stocchetti N, et al., 'The research agenda for trauma critical care', Intensive Care Medicine, 43 1340-1351 (2017) [C1]
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Thurairajah K, Broadhead ML, Balogh ZJ, 'Trauma and stem cells: Biology and potential therapeutic implications', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 18 1-18 (2017) [C1]
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Sartelli M, Kluger Y, Ansaloni L, Carlet J, Brink A, Hardcastle TC, et al., 'A Global Declaration on Appropriate Use of Antimicrobial Agents across the Surgical Pathway', SURGICAL INFECTIONS, 18 846-853
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Stott S, Balogh ZJ, 'Postoperative Computed Tomography for Articular Fractures: A Systematic Review', Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 31 56-61 (2017) [C1]
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Hauser CJ, Barrett C, Robinson BRH, Balogh ZJ, Dries DJ, Simmons JD, 'Potential contribution of mitochondrial DNA damage associated molecular patterns in transfusion products to the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome after multiple transfusions DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 82 1028-1029 (2017) |
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Galante JM, Cryer HG, Moore EE, Demoya MA, Balogh ZJ, Costantini TW, 'Pelvic fracture pattern predicts the need for hemorrhage control intervention-Results of an AAST multi-institutional study DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 82 1036-1038 (2017) |
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Oliver M, Dinh MM, Curtis K, Paschkewitz R, Rigby O, Balogh ZJ, 'Trends in Procedures at Major Trauma Centres in New South Wales, Australia: An Analysis of State-Wide Trauma Data', World Journal of Surgery, 41 2000-2005 (2017) [C1]
Objectives: To describe the trend in major trauma surgical procedures and interventional radiology in major trauma patients in Australia over the past 6 years. Methods: This was a... [more]
Objectives: To describe the trend in major trauma surgical procedures and interventional radiology in major trauma patients in Australia over the past 6 years. Methods: This was a retrospective review of adult major trauma (Injury Severity Score greater than 15) patients using the New South Wales Statewide Trauma Registry between 2009 and 2014. Major trauma surgical procedures were classified into abdominal, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic and interventional radiology. The proportion of patients undergoing such procedures per year was the outcome of interest. Results: There were around ten thousand cases analysed. The proportion of cases undergoing interventional radiology procedures increased from 1% in 2009 to around 6% in 2014. Other major trauma surgical procedures remained stable. Only around 100 laparotomies were performed in 2014. The predictors of having an IR procedure performed were increasing from 2009 (OR 1.5 95% CI 1.4, 1.6 p¿<¿0.001), hypotension (OR 1.5 95% CI 1.1, 2.1 n¿=¿0.01), severe abdominal injury (OR 4.2 95% CI 3.2, 5.3 p¿<¿0.001) and lower limb (including pelvic) injury (OR 3.8 95% CI 3.0, 4.7 p¿<¿0.001). Conclusion: There has been a rapid increase in the use of interventional radiology over the past few years which will need to be addressed in future trauma service planning and models of care.
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Croker N, Lobo A, Croker A, Balogh ZJ, Dewar D, 'Who, where, what and where to now? A snapshot of publishing patterns in Australian orthopaedic surgery', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 87 1044-1047 (2017) [C1]
Background: Development of core research competency is a principle of orthopaedic surgical training in Australia. This paper aims to provide an objective snapshot of publications ... [more]
Background: Development of core research competency is a principle of orthopaedic surgical training in Australia. This paper aims to provide an objective snapshot of publications by Australian orthopaedic trainees and surgeons, to contribute to the discussion on how to identify and build on research capability in the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA). Methods: By analysing journals with a journal impact factor >1 from 2009 to 2015, data were gathered to explore scientific journal publications by Australian orthopaedic surgeons and trainees in relation to who are the authors, what they are reporting and where they are publishing. Results: One thousand five hundred and thirty-nine articles were identified with 134 orthopaedic trainees and 519 surgeons as authors. The publication rate for both trainees and surgeons was just over two in five. The majority of studies were of level three or four evidence (Oxford's Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine guidelines). Only 5% of trainee papers were published without surgeons' co-authorship. Eighty-six percent of papers published by surgeons did not involve a trainee. The rates of trainees publishing with other trainees were low. Conclusion: Only 5% of trainee papers were published without surgeons' co-authorship, highlighting the importance of surgeon mentorship in developing trainee research capability. The 86% of papers published by surgeons without trainee co-authorship raises the question of missed mentoring opportunities. Low rates of trainee co-authorship highlight potential for trainees to work together to support each other's research efforts. There is scope for more studies involving higher levels of evidence. This paper raises discussion points and areas for further exploration in relation to AOA trainee research capability.
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Sartelli M, Chichom-Mefire A, Labricciosa FM, Hardcastle T, Abu-Zidan FM, Adesunkanmi AK, et al., 'The management of intra-abdominal infections from a global perspective: 2017 WSES guidelines for management of ntra-abdominal infections (vol 12, 29, 2017)', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 12 (2017)
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Benz D, Balogh ZJ, 'Damage control surgery: current state and future directions.', Current opinion in critical care, 23 491-497 (2017) [C1]
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Tuboly E, McIlroy D, Briggs G, Lott N, Balogh ZJ, 'Clinical implications and pathological associations of circulating mitochondrial DNA', Frontiers in Bioscience - Landmark, 22 1011-1022 (2017) [C1]
Mitochondria are membrane-enclosed organelles, the energy-producing centers in almost all eukaryotic cells. The evolutionary emergence of mitochondria is a result of the endocytos... [more]
Mitochondria are membrane-enclosed organelles, the energy-producing centers in almost all eukaryotic cells. The evolutionary emergence of mitochondria is a result of the endocytosis of a-proteobacteria. There are several characteristic features which refer to its prokaryotic ancestors including its independent sets of double-stranded mitochondrial DNA, which is uniquely circular in form and contains a significant amount of unmethylated DNA as CpG islands. Resent research has proven that free mitochondrial DNA found in blood was associated with innate immunomodulation in a broad-range of clinical conditions. Upon release, mitochondrial DNA acts as a danger-associated molecular pattern in the circulation, it is recognized by pattern recognition receptors and it facilitates inflammatory responses. Besides its high receptor activation potential, mitochondrial DNA is likely to perform direct crosstalk with activated leukocytes and to be contributed to other anti-microbial activities. Here we highlight the pathological conditions where cell free mtDNA is involved, describe the potential sources and mechanisms of extracellular mtDNA release and explore evidence for its mechanism of action after being excreted and potential therapeutic strategies.
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McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Naylor J, et al., 'Smoke-free recovery from trauma surgery: A pilot trial of an online smoking cessation program for orthopaedic trauma patients', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14 1-12 (2017) [C1]
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Harris IA, Naylor JM, Lawson A, Buchbinder R, Ivers R, Balogh Z, et al., 'A combined randomised and observational study of surgery for fractures in the distal radius in the elderly (CROSSFIRE) - a study protocol', BMJ OPEN, 7 (2017)
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McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Palazzi K, et al., 'Who is More Likely to Use the Internet for Health Behavior Change? A Cross-Sectional Survey of Internet Use Among Smokers and Nonsmokers Who Are Orthopedic Trauma Patients.', JMIR Ment Health, 4 e18 (2017) [C1]
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McCrabb S, Balogh Z, Baker AL, Harris IA, Attia J, Lott N, et al., 'Development of an online smoking cessation program for use in hospital and following discharge: Smoke-free recovery', BMJ Innovations, 3 115-122 (2017) [C1]
Background Tobacco smoking can have negative health outcomes on recovery from surgery. Although it is recommended best practice to provide patients with advice to quit and follow-... [more]
Background Tobacco smoking can have negative health outcomes on recovery from surgery. Although it is recommended best practice to provide patients with advice to quit and follow-up support, provision of postdischarge support is rare. Developing an online smoking cessation program may help address this gap. Objectives This paper describes the development and pretesting of an online smoking cessation program (smoke-free recovery, SFR) tailored to the orthopaedic trauma population for use while in hospital and post-discharge. Methods Drawing on the DoTTI framework for developing an online program, the following steps were followed for program development: (1) design and development; (2) testing early iteration; (3) testing for effectiveness and (4) integration and implementation. This article describes the first two stages of SFR program development. Results SFR is a 10-module online smoking cessation program tailored for patients with orthopaedic trauma. Of the participants who completed testing early iterations, none reported any difficulties orientating themselves to the program or understanding program content. The main themes were that it was 'helpful', provision of 'help to quit' was low and SFR increased thoughts of 'staying quit post discharge'. Conclusions This study found that a theory and evidence-based approach as the basis for an online smoking cessation program for patients with orthopaedic trauma was acceptable to users. A randomised controlled trial will be conducted to examine whether the online smoking cessation program is effective in increasing smoking cessation and how it can be integrated and implemented into hospital practice (stages three and four of the DoTTI framework).
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Sartelli M, Chichom-Mefire A, Labricciosa FM, Hardcastle T, Abu-Zidan FM, Adesunkanmi AK, et al., 'The management of intra-abdominal infections from a global perspective: 2017 WSES guidelines for management of intra-abdominal infections', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 12 (2017) [C1]
Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are common surgical emergencies and have been reported as major contributors to non-trauma deaths in the emergency departments worldwide. The cor... [more]
Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are common surgical emergencies and have been reported as major contributors to non-trauma deaths in the emergency departments worldwide. The cornerstones of effective treatment of IAIs are early recognition, adequate source control, and appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Prompt resuscitation of patients with ongoing sepsis is of utmost important. In hospitals worldwide, non-acceptance of, or lack of access to, accessible evidence-based practices and guidelines result in overall poorer outcome of patients suffering IAIs. The aim of this paper is to promote global standards of care in IAIs and update the 2013 WSES guidelines for management of intra-abdominal infections.
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McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Palazzi K, et al., 'Smoking, Quitting, and the Provision of Smoking Cessation Support: A Survey of Orthopaedic Trauma Patients', Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 31 e255-e262 (2017) [C1]
Objective: This study investigates orthopaedic trauma patients smoking cessation history, intentions to quit, receipt of smoking cessation care during hospital admission, and pati... [more]
Objective: This study investigates orthopaedic trauma patients smoking cessation history, intentions to quit, receipt of smoking cessation care during hospital admission, and patient-related factors associated with receipt of smoking cessation care. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey of orthopaedic trauma patients was conducted in 2 public hospitals in New South Wales, Australia. Prevalence of smoking and associated variables were described. Logistic regressions were used to examine whether patient characteristics were associated with receipt of smoking cessation care. Results: Eight hundred nineteen patients (response rate 73%) participated. More than 1 in 5 patients (21.8%) were current smokers (n = 175). Of the current smokers, more than half (55.3%) indicated making a quit attempt in the last 12 months and the majority (77.6%) were interested in quitting. More than a third of smokers (37.4%) were not advised to quit; 44.3% did not receive any form of nicotine replacement therapy; and 24.1% reported that they did not receive any of these 3 forms of smoking cessation care during their admission. Provision of care was not related to patient characteristics. Conclusions: The prevalence of smoking among the sample was high. Respondents were interested in quitting; however, the provision of care during admission was low. Smoking cessation interventions need to be developed to increase the provision of care and to promote quit attempts in this Australian population.
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Sartelli M, Weber DG, Ruppe E, Bassetti M, Wright BJ, Ansaloni L, et al., 'Antimicrobials: a global alliance for optimizing their rational use in intra-abdominal infections (AGORA) (vol 11, 33, 2016)', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 12 (2017)
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McCrabb S, Baker AL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, Lott N, Palazzi K, et al., 'Hospital smoke-free policy: Compliance, enforcement, and practices. A staff survey in two large public hospitals in Australia', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14 (2017) [C1]
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Yoshino O, Brady J, Young K, Hardy B, Matthys R, Buxton T, et al., 'Reamed locked intramedullary nailing for studying femur fracture and its complications', European Cells and Materials, 34 99-107 (2017) [C1]
Morbidity associated with femur fractures in polytrauma patients is known to be high. The many unsolved clinical questions include the immunological effect of the fracture and its... [more]
Morbidity associated with femur fractures in polytrauma patients is known to be high. The many unsolved clinical questions include the immunological effect of the fracture and its fixation, timing of fracture fixation, management of fracture non-union, effect of infection and critical size of bone defects. The aim of this study was to establish a clinically-relevant and reproducible animal model with regards to histological, biomechanical and radiological changes during bone healing. A custom-designed intramedullary nail with interlocking system (RabbitNail, RISystem AG, Davos Platz, Switzerland) was used for fixation, following femur fracture. New Zealand White rabbits were assigned to two groups: 1. closed fracture model (CF; non-survival model: n = 6, survival model: n = 3) with unilateral mid-shaft femur fracture created by blunt force; 2. osteotomy model (OT; survival model: n = 14) with unilateral transverse osteotomy creating femur fracture. There were no intraoperative complications and full-weight bearing was achieved in all survival rabbits. Significant periosteal reaction and callus formation were confirmed from 2 weeks postoperatively, with a significant volume formation (739.59 ± 62.14 mm3) at 8 weeks confirmed by micro-computed tomography (µ-CT). 2 months after fixation, there was no difference between the osteotomised and contralateral control femora in respect to the maximum torque (3.47 ± 0.35 N m vs. 3.26 ± 0.37 N m) and total energy (21.11 ± 3.09 N m × degree vs. 20.89 ± 2.63 N m × degree) required to break the femur. The data confirmed that a standardised internal fixation technique with an intramedullary nail for closed fracture or osteotomy produced satisfactory bone healing. It was concluded that important clinically-relevant studies can be conducted using this rabbit model.
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Bendinelli C, Cooper S, Evans T, Bivard A, Pacey D, Parson M, Balogh ZJ, 'Perfusion Abnormalities are Frequently Detected by Early CT Perfusion and Predict Unfavourable Outcome Following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury', World Journal of Surgery, 41 2512-2520 (2017) [C1]
Background: In patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), early CT perfusion (CTP) provides additional information beyond the non-contrast CT (NCCT) and may alter clinical... [more]
Background: In patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), early CT perfusion (CTP) provides additional information beyond the non-contrast CT (NCCT) and may alter clinical management. We hypothesized that this information may prognosticate functional outcome. Methods: Five-year prospective observational study was performed in a level-1 trauma centre on consecutive severe TBI patients. CTP (obtained in conjunction with first routine NCCT) was interpreted as: abnormal, area of altered perfusion more extensive than on NCCT, and the presence of ischaemia. Six months Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended of four or less was considered an unfavourable outcome. Logistic regression analysis of CTP findings and core variables [preintubation Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Rotterdam score, base deficit, age] was conducted using Bayesian model averaging to identify the best predicting model for unfavourable outcome. Results: Fifty patients were investigated with CTP (one excluded for the absence of TBI) [male: 80%, median age: 35 (23¿55), prehospital intubation: 7 (14.2%); median GCS: 5 (3¿7); median injury severity score: 29 (20¿36); median head and neck abbreviated injury scale: 4 (4¿5); median days in ICU: 10 (5¿15)]. Thirty (50.8%) patients had an unfavourable outcome. GCS was a moderate predictor of unfavourable outcome (AUC¿=¿0.74), while CTP variables showed greater predictive ability (AUC for abnormal CTP¿=¿0.92; AUC for area of altered perfusion more extensive than NCCT¿=¿0.83; AUC for the presence of ischaemia¿=¿0.81). Conclusion: Following severe TBI, CTP performed at the time of the first follow-up NCCT, is a non-invasive and extremely valuable tool for early outcome prediction. The potential impact on management and its cost effectiveness deserves to be evaluated in large-scale studies. Level of evidence III: Prospective study.
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Garner AA, Lee A, Weatherall A, Langcake M, Balogh ZJ, 'Physician staffed helicopter emergency medical service case identification - a before and after study in children', Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 24 (2016) [C1]
Background: Severely injured children may have better outcomes when transported directly to a Paediatric Trauma Centre (PTC). A case identification system using the crew of a phys... [more]
Background: Severely injured children may have better outcomes when transported directly to a Paediatric Trauma Centre (PTC). A case identification system using the crew of a physician staffed helicopter emergency medical service (P-HEMS) that identified severely injured children for P-HEMS dispatch was previously associated with high rates of direct transfer. It was theorised that discontinuation of this system may have resulted in deterioration of system performance. Methods: Severe paediatric trauma cases were identified from a state based trauma registry over two time periods. In Period A the P-HEMS case identification system operated in parallel with a paramedic dispatcher (Rapid Launch Trauma Co-ordinator-RLTC) operating from a central control room (n = 71). In Period B the paramedic dispatcher operated in isolation (n = 126). Case identification and direct transfer rates were compared as was time to arrival at the PTC. Results: After cessation of the P-HEMS system the rate of case identification fell from 62 to 31 % (P < 0.001), identification of fatal cases fell from 100 to 47 % (P < 0.001), the rate of direct transfer to a PTC fell from 66 to 53 % (P = 0.076) and the time to arrival in a PTC increased from a median 69 (interquartile range 52 - 104) mins to 97 (interquartile range 56 - 305) mins (P = 0.003). When analysing the rate of direct transfer to a PTC as a function of team composition, after adjusting for age and injury severity scores, there was no change in the rate between the physician and paramedic groups across the two time periods (relative risk 0.92, 95 % CI: 0.44 to 1.41). Discussion: The parallel identification system improves case identification rates and decreases time to arrival at the PTC, whilst requiring RLTC authorisation preserves the safety and efficiency benefits of centralised dispatch. The model could be extended to adult patients with similar benefits. Conclusions: A case identification system relying solely on RLTC paramedics resulted in a significantly lower case identification rate and increased prehospital time with a non-significant fall in direct transfer rate to the PTC. The elimination of the P-HEMS input from the tasking system resulted in worse performance indicators and has the potential for poorer outcomes.
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Kirkpatrick AW, Roberts DJ, De Waele J, Blaser AR, Malbrain MLNG, Bjorck M, Balogh ZJ, 'Permissive Intraabdominal Hypertension following Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction', PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 137 762E-764E (2016)
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Di Saverio S, Birindelli A, Kelly MD, Catena F, Weber DG, Sartelli M, et al., 'WSES Jerusalem guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis.', World J Emerg Surg, 11 34 (2016) [C1]
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Miu J, Curtis K, Balogh ZJ, 'Profile of fall injury in the New South Wales older adult population', Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal, 19 179-185 (2016) [C1]
Background A previous report from the New South Wales (NSW) Trauma Registry identified falls and increasing age of severely injured patients as highly prevalent, but detailed inju... [more]
Background A previous report from the New South Wales (NSW) Trauma Registry identified falls and increasing age of severely injured patients as highly prevalent, but detailed injury and demographic profiles, outcomes and their predictors are poorly reported. This study describes the fall-injury profile in the older adult major trauma patient in NSW. Methods A retrospective registry based study between 2010 and 2014 on patients aged 55 years and over who sustained a moderate to critical injury from a fall, examining mortality and length of stay using regression analyses. Results There were 4263 major trauma falls between 2010 and 2014, most occurring at home (55.4%), on the same level (46.7%) and resulting in head injury (63.2%). Significant predictors for mortality following a fall were increased age, male gender, falls in residential care institutions, isolated head injuries and injury classified as critical (ISS 41¿75). Conclusions The outcomes of falls in the older adult are very poor and a focused prospective study is required to identify areas for intervention and prevention. The predictors of mortality following a fall identified in this study can be used with existing research to develop tools and design care pathways for implementation in the emergency context to improve patient care and outcomes.
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Dinh MM, Curtis K, Mitchell RJ, Bein KJ, Balogh ZJ, Seppelt I, et al., 'Major trauma mortality in rural and metropolitan NSW, 2009-2014: A retrospective analysis of trauma registry data', Medical Journal of Australia, 205 403-407 (2016) [C1]
Objective: To determine trends in crude and risk-adjusted mortality for major trauma patients injured in rural or metropolitan New South Wales, 2009e2014. Design: A retrospective ... [more]
Objective: To determine trends in crude and risk-adjusted mortality for major trauma patients injured in rural or metropolitan New South Wales, 2009e2014. Design: A retrospective analysis of NSW statewide trauma registry data. Participants: Adult patients (aged 16 years or more) who presented with major trauma (Injury Severity Scores greater than 15) to a NSW hospital during 2009e2014. Main outcome measures: The main covariate of interest was geographic location of injury (metropolitan v rural/regional areas). Inpatientmortalitywasanalysedbymultivariable logistic regression. Results: Data for 11 423 eligible patients were analysed. Inpatient mortality for those injured in metropolitan locations was 14.7% in 2009 and 16.1% in 2014 (P = 0.45). In rural locations, there was a statistically significant decline in in-hospital mortality over the study period, from 12.1% in 2009 to 8.7% in 2014 (P = 0.004). Risk-adjusted mortality for those injured in a rural location was lower in 2013 than during 2009, but remained stable for those injured in metropolitan locations. Conclusion: Crude and risk-adjusted mortality after major trauma have remained stable in those injured in metropolitan areas of NSW between 2009 and 2014. The apparent downward trend in mortality associated with severe trauma in rural/regional locations requires further analysis.
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Ansaloni L, Pisano M, Coccolini F, Peitzmann AB, Fingerhut A, Catena F, et al., '2016 WSES guidelines on acute calculous cholecystitis (vol 11, 25, 2016)', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 11 (2016)
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Miu J, Dinh MM, Curtis K, Balogh ZJ, 'Ladder-related injuries in New South Wales', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 204 302-+ (2016)
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Lumsdaine W, Weber DG, Balogh ZJ, 'Pelvic fracture-specific scales versus general patient reported scales for pelvic fracture outcomes: a systematic review', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 86 687-690 (2016) [C1]
© 2016 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Background: Multiple scoring systems are used in the assessment of post-injury outcomes in pelvic fracture patients. Although commonl... [more]
© 2016 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Background: Multiple scoring systems are used in the assessment of post-injury outcomes in pelvic fracture patients. Although commonly used, there is scarce evidence as to their validity. Methods: We performed a systematic review of the current literature to compare a well validated generic outcome tool (Short Form-36 (SF-36)) and three commonly used pelvic-specific outcome tools, the Iowa Pelvic Score, Majeed Pelvic Score and Orlando Pelvic Score. Results: Eleven papers were found that used both the SF-36 and one or more of the pelvic-specific outcome tools. The data demonstrate great variability in both the method of application and form of reporting. Conclusion: The pelvic-specific tools produce similar results to the SF-36 and are potentially more sensitive in examining specific areas related to pelvic injuries and easier to perform and calculate than the SF-36.
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Ansaloni L, Pisano M, Coccolini F, Peitzmann AB, Fingerhut A, Catena F, et al., '2016 WSES guidelines on acute calculous cholecystitis', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 11 (2016) [C1]
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Sartelli M, Weber DG, Ruppe E, Bassetti M, Wright BJ, Ansaloni L, et al., 'Antimicrobials: a global alliance for optimizing their rational use in intra-abdominal infections (AGORA)', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 11 (2016) [C1]
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Miu J, Dinh MM, Curtis K, Balogh ZJ, 'Ladder-related injuries in New South Wales', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 204 302-302 (2016)
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Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Low-energy falls', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 85 202-203 (2015) [C3]
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Verbeek DO, Sugrue M, Balogh Z, Cass D, Civil I, Harris I, et al., 'Erratum: Acute MANAGEMENT of HEMODYNAMICALLY UNSTABLE PELVIC TRAUMA PATIENTS: Time for a change? Multicenter review of recent practice', World Journal of Surgery, 38 2741 (2015) [O1]
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McIlroy DJ, Bigland M, White AE, Hardy BM, Lott N, Smith DW, Balogh ZJ, 'Cell necrosis-independent sustained mitochondrial and nuclear DNA release following trauma surgery', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 78 282-288 (2015) [C1]
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Duchesne JC, Kaplan LJ, Balogh ZJ, Malbrain MLNG, 'Role of permissive hypotension, hypertonic resuscitation and the global increased permeability syndrome in patients with severe haemorrhage: Adjuncts to damage control resuscitation to prevent intra-abdominal hypertension', Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy, 47 143-155 (2015) [C1]
Secondary intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are closely related to fluid resuscitation. IAH causes major deterioration of the cardiac fun... [more]
Secondary intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are closely related to fluid resuscitation. IAH causes major deterioration of the cardiac function by affecting preload, contractility and afterload. The aim of this review is to discuss the different interactions between IAH, ACS and resuscitation, and to explore a new hypothesis with regard to damage control resuscitation, permissive hypotension and global increased permeability syndrome. The recognition of the association between the development of ACS and resuscitation urged the need for new approach in traumatic shock management. Over a decade after wide spread application of damage control surgery damage control resuscitation was developed. DCR differs from previous resuscitation approaches by attempting an earlier and more aggressive correction of coagulopathy, as well as metabolic derangements like acidosis and hypothermia, often referred to as the 'deadly triad' or the 'bloody vicious cycle'. Permissive hypotension involves keeping the blood pressure low enough to avoid exacerbating uncontrolled haemorrhage while maintaining perfusion to vital end organs. The potential detrimental mechanisms of early, aggressive crystalloid resuscitation have been described. Limitation of fluid intake by using colloids, hypertonic saline (HTS) or hyperoncotic albumin solutions have been associated with favourable effects. HTS allows not only for rapid restoration of circulating intravascular volume with less administered fluid, but also attenuates post-injury oedema at the microcirculatory level and may improve microvascular perfusion. Capillary leak represents the maladaptive, often excessive, and undesirable loss of fluid and electrolytes with or without protein into the interstitium that generates oedema. The global increased permeability syndrome (GIPS) has been articulated in patients with persistent systemic inflammation failing to curtail transcapillary albumin leakage and resulting in increasingly positive net fluid balances. GIPS may represent a third hit after the initial insult and the ischaemia reperfusion injury. Novel markers like the capillary leak index, extravascular lung water and pulmonary permeability index may help the clinician in guiding appropriate fluid management. Capillary leak is an inflammatory condition with diverse triggers that results from a common pathway that includes ischaemia-reperfusion, toxic oxygen metabolite generation, cell wall and enzyme injury leading to a loss of capillary endothelial barrier function. Fluid overload should be avoided in this setting.
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Kirkpatrick AW, De Waele JJ, De Laet I, De Keulenaer B, D'Amours S, Björck M, et al., 'WSACS-The Abdominal Compartment Society. A Society dedicated to the study of the physiology and pathophysiology of the abdominal compartment and its interactions with all organ systems', Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy, 47 191-194 (2015) [C3]
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Lukins TR, Ferch R, Balogh ZJ, Hansen MA, 'Cervical spine immobilization following blunt trauma: a systematic review of recent literature and proposed treatment algorithm.', ANZ J Surg, 85 917-922 (2015) [C1]
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Leppäniemi A, Kimball EJ, De Laet I, Malbrain MLNG, Balogh ZJ, De Waele JJ, 'Management of abdominal sepsis - A paradigm shift?', Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy, 47 400-408 (2015) [C1]
The abdomen is the second most common source of sepsis and secondary peritonitis. The most common causes of abdominal sepsis are perforation, ischemic necrosis or penetrating inju... [more]
The abdomen is the second most common source of sepsis and secondary peritonitis. The most common causes of abdominal sepsis are perforation, ischemic necrosis or penetrating injury to the abdominal viscera. Management consists of control of the infection source, restoration of gastrointestinal tract (GI) function, systemic antimicrobial therapy and support of organ function. Mortality after secondary peritonitis is still high. Excluding patient-related factors such as age or co-morbidities that can not be influenced at the time of intervention, delay to surgical intervention and inability to obtain source control are the main determinants of outcome. In patients with severe physiological derangement or difficult intraperitoneal conditions, where a prolonged operation and complete anatomical repair may not be possible or appropriate, it is becoming increasingly popular to utilize a damage control strategy with abbreviated laparotomy and planned reoperations. The main components of damage control laparotomy for secondary peritonitis are postponing the reconstruction of intestinal anastomoses to a second operation (deferred anastomosis) and leaving the abdomen open with some form of temporary abdominal closure (TAC). Advances in the management techniques of the open abdomen and new negative pressure-based TAC-devices have significantly reduced the previously observed prohibitive morbidity associated with open abdomens. These advancements have led to current fascial closure rates after TAC approaching 90%. The cornerstones of appropriate antimicrobial therapy are the timing, spectrum and dosing of antibiotics. Enteral nutrition should be started as soon as possible in hemodynamically stable patients but withheld when the patient is on a significant dose of vasopressors or whenever GI hypoperfusion is suspected. Timely source control with appropriate use of antimicrobial agents and early intensive care offers the best chance of survival for patients with abdominal sepsis. The introduction of the concept of damage control to the management of secondary peritonitis represents a paradigm shift in the same way as in management of major trauma. Although limited and repeated surgical interventions have been shown to be safe, the actual benefits need to be demonstrated in controlled studies.
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Kirkpatrick AW, Roberts DJ, Jaeschke R, De Waele JJ, De Keulenaer BL, Duchesne J, et al., 'Methodological background and strategy for the 2012-2013 updated consensus definitions and clinical practice guidelines from the abdominal compartment society.', Anaesthesiology intensive therapy, 47 Spec No s63-s77 (2015) [C1]
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Gunning AC, Lansink KWW, Van Wessem KJP, Balogh ZJ, Rivara FP, Maier RV, Leenen LPH, 'Demographic Patterns and Outcomes of Patients in Level i Trauma Centers in Three International Trauma Systems', World Journal of Surgery, 39 2677-2684 (2015) [C1]
Introduction: Trauma systems were developed to improve the care for the injured. The designation and elements comprising these systems vary across countries. In this study, we hav... [more]
Introduction: Trauma systems were developed to improve the care for the injured. The designation and elements comprising these systems vary across countries. In this study, we have compared the demographic patterns and patient outcomes of Level I trauma centers in three international trauma systems. Methods: International multicenter prospective trauma registry-based study, performed in the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU), Utrecht, the Netherlands, John Hunter Hospital (JHH), Newcastle, Australia, and Harborview Medical Center (HMC), Seattle, the United States. Inclusion: patients =18 years, admitted in 2012, registered in the institutional trauma registry. Results: In UMCU, JHH, and HMC, respectively, 955, 1146, and 4049 patients met the inclusion criteria of which 300, 412, and 1375 patients with Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15. Mean ISS was higher in JHH (13.5; p < 0.001) and HMC (13.4; p < 0.001) compared to UMCU (11.7). Unadjusted mortality: UMCU = 6.5 %, JHH = 3.6 %, and HMC = 4.8 %. Adjusted odds of death: JHH = 0.498 [95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.303-0.818] and HMC = 0.473 (95 % CI 0.325-0.690) compared to UMCU. HMC compared to JHH was 1.002 (95 % CI 0.664-1.514). Odds of death patients ISS > 15: JHH = 0.507 (95 % CI 0.300-0.857) and HMC = 0.451 (95 % CI 0.297-0.683) compared to UMCU. HMC = 0.931 (95 % CI 0.608-1.425) compared to JHH. TRISS analysis: UMCU: Ws = 0.787, Z = 1.31, M = 0.87; JHH, Ws = 3.583, Z = 6.7, M = 0.89; HMC, Ws = 3.902, Z = 14.6, M = 0.84. Conclusion: This study demonstrated substantial differences across centers in patient characteristics and mortality, mainly of neurological cause. Future research must investigate whether the outcome differences remain with nonfatal and long-term outcomes. Furthermore, we must focus on the development of a more valid method to compare systems.
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Butcher NE, D'Este C, Balogh ZJ, 'The quest for a universal definition of polytrauma: a trauma registry-based validation study.', J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 77 620-623 (2014) [C1]
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Hirani R, Balogh ZJ, Lott NJ, Hsu JM, Irving DO, 'Leukodepleted blood components do not remove the potential for long-term transfusion-associated microchimerism in Australian major trauma patients.', Chimerism, 5 86-93 (2014)
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Sartelli M, Catena F, Ansaloni L, Coccolini F, Corbella D, Moore EE, et al., 'Complicated intra-abdominal infections worldwide: The definitive data of the CIAOW Study', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 9 (2014) [C1]
The CIAOW study (Complicated intra-abdominal infections worldwide observational study) is a multicenter observational study underwent in 68 medical institutions worldwide during a... [more]
The CIAOW study (Complicated intra-abdominal infections worldwide observational study) is a multicenter observational study underwent in 68 medical institutions worldwide during a six-month study period (October 2012-March 2013). The study included patients older than 18 years undergoing surgery or interventional drainage to address complicated intra-abdominal infections (IAIs).1898 patients with a mean age of 51.6 years (range 18-99) were enrolled in the study. 777 patients (41%) were women and 1,121 (59%) were men. Among these patients, 1,645 (86.7%) were affected by community-acquired IAIs while the remaining 253 (13.3%) suffered from healthcare-associated infections. Intraperitoneal specimens were collected from 1,190 (62.7%) of the enrolled patients.827 patients (43.6%) were affected by generalized peritonitis while 1071 (56.4%) suffered from localized peritonitis or abscesses.The overall mortality rate was 10.5% (199/1898).According to stepwise multivariate analysis (PR = 0.005 and PE = 0.001), several criteria were found to be independent variables predictive of mortality, including patient age (OR = 1.1; 95%CI = 1.0-1.1; p < 0.0001), the presence of small bowel perforation (OR = 2.8; 95%CI = 1.5-5.3; p < 0.0001), a delayed initial intervention (a delay exceeding 24 hours) (OR = 1.8; 95%CI = 1.5-3.7; p < 0.0001), ICU admission (OR = 5.9; 95%CI = 3.6-9.5; p < 0.0001) and patient immunosuppression (OR = 3.8; 95%CI = 2.1-6.7; p < 0.0001). © 2014 Sartelli et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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Otomo Y, Holcomb JB, Mullins RJ, Bulger EM, Cohen MJ, Balogh Z, et al., 'Hemostatic resuscitation is neither hemostatic nor resuscitative in trauma hemorrhage DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 76 567-568 (2014) |
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Arbabi S, Balogh Z, Froehlich MN, 'Epidemiology and risk factors of multiple-organ failure after multiple trauma: An analysis of 31,154 patients from the TraumaRegister DGU DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 76 927-927 (2014)
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Neptune D, Bonevski B, Enninghorst N, Balogh ZJ, 'The prevalence of smoking and interest in quitting among surgical patients with acute extremity fractures', Drug and Alcohol Review, (2014) [C1]
Introduction and Aims: We studied the prevalence of smoking, the effect of hospital stay on motivation to quit and the exposure to smoking cessation advice in orthopaedic patients... [more]
Introduction and Aims: We studied the prevalence of smoking, the effect of hospital stay on motivation to quit and the exposure to smoking cessation advice in orthopaedic patients who required surgical intervention for acute extremity fractures. Design and Methods: This cross-sectional study involved a self-administered pen-and-paper survey assessing smoking status, interest and motivation to quit smoking, and current advice to quit among a consecutive cohort of patients aged 18-65 years old with acute extremity fractures. These patients were admitted to the John Hunter Hospital Level 1 trauma facility in New South Wales, Australia, for surgical intervention over a three month period. Results: A total of 183 patients (response rate 98%) completed the survey. Sixty-eight patients (37.2%) reported a current smoking habit. The prevalence of smoking was 42.2% among males and 25.5% among females. A total of 40% of smokers reported that they had not received advice to quit from medical staff during hospital admission. Prior to admission, 12.1% of smokers were interested in smoking cessation; this percentage increased to 26.8% post-admission. Discussion and Conclusions: The prevalence of smoking among surgical patients with extremity fractures was found to be more than twice the prevalence of the population of New South Wales. Hospital admission had a positive impact on the patient's interest in smoking cessation. Our study suggests that the identification of orthopaedic patients who smoke is suboptimal, and the opportunity to encourage smoking cessation during hospital admission is currently being overlooked. © 2014 Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs.
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Weber DG, Bendinelli C, Balogh ZJ, 'Damage control surgery for abdominal emergencies', British Journal of Surgery, 101 (2014) [C1]
Background: Damage control surgery is a management sequence initiated to reduce the risk of death in severely injured patients presenting with physiological derangement. Damage co... [more]
Background: Damage control surgery is a management sequence initiated to reduce the risk of death in severely injured patients presenting with physiological derangement. Damage control principles have emerged as an approach in non-trauma abdominal emergencies in order to reduce mortality compared with primary definitive surgery. Methods: A PubMed/MEDLINE literature review was conducted of data available over the past decade (up to August 2013) to gain information on current understanding of damage control surgery for abdominal surgical emergencies. Future directions for research are discussed. Results: Damage control surgery facilitates a strategy for life-saving intervention for critically ill patients by abbreviated laparotomy with subsequent reoperation for delayed definitive repair after physiological resuscitation. The six-phase strategy (including damage control resuscitation in phase 0) is similar to that for severely injured patients, although non-trauma indications include shock from uncontrolled haemorrhage or sepsis. Minimal evidence exists to validate the benefit of damage control surgery in general surgical abdominal emergencies. The collective published experience over the past decade is limited to 16 studies including a total of 455 (range 3-99) patients, of which the majority are retrospective case series. However, the concept has widespread acceptance by emergency surgeons, and appears a logical extension from pathophysiological principles in trauma to haemorrhage and sepsis. The benefits of this strategy depend on careful patient selection. Damage control surgery has been performed for a wide range of indications, but most frequently for uncontrolled bleeding during elective surgery, haemorrhage from complicated gastroduodenal ulcer disease, generalized peritonitis, acute mesenteric ischaemia and other sources of intra-abdominal sepsis. Conclusion: Damage control surgery is employed in a wide range of abdominal emergencies and is an increasingly recognized life-saving tactic in emergency surgery performed on physiologically deranged patients. © 2013 BJS Society Ltd.
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Easton R, Balogh ZJ, 'Peri-operative changes in serum immune markers after trauma: A systematic review', Injury, (2014) [C1]
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Lumsdaine W, Easton RM, Lott NJ, White A, Malmanche TLD, Lemmert K, et al., 'Neutrophil oxidative burst capacity for peri-operative immune monitoring in trauma patients', Injury, (2014) [C1]
Background: Post injury immune dysfunction can result in serious complications. Measurement of biomarkers may guide the optimal timing of surgery in clinically borderline patients... [more]
Background: Post injury immune dysfunction can result in serious complications. Measurement of biomarkers may guide the optimal timing of surgery in clinically borderline patients and therefore prevent complications. Aim: peri-operative measurement of neutrophil oxidative burst capacity as an indicator of the immune response to major orthopaedic surgical procedures. Methods: Prospective cohort study of trauma patients aged =16 yrs with pelvic, acetabular, femoral shaft or tibial shaft fractures requiring surgical intervention. Blood samples were taken immediately pre-op and at 30 min, 7, 24 and 72-96 h post-operatively. Neutrophil oxidative burst capacity was measured both with and without stimulation by formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine (fMLP, a chemotactic factor). Clinical outcomes measured were mortality, length of stay, MOF, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and sepsis. Results: 100 consecutive orthopaedic trauma patients were enrolled over a 16 month period. 78% were male, with a mean age of 42 ± 18 years and an average ISS of 19 ± 13. Neutrophil oxidative burst capacity was significantly elevated at 7 h (p = 0.006) and 24 h (p = 0.022) post operatively. Patients who developed infective complications (pneumonia and sepsis) had higher levels of oxidative burst capacity pre-operatively (pneumonia: 1.52 ± 0.93 v 0.99 ± 0.66 p = 0.032, sepsis: 1.39 ± 0.86 v 0.97 ± 0.56 p = 0.024) and at 24 h post op (pneumonia: 2.72 ± 2.38 v 1.12 ± 0.63 p = <0.001, sepsis: 2.16 ± 2.09 v 1.10 ± 0.54 p = <0.001). When analysed by operation type, no statistical difference was seen between major and minor operations. No correlation was found between length of stay, length of ICU stay, ISS or age and neutrophil oxidative burst capacity at any time point. Conclusions: Neutrophil oxidative burst capacity response to orthopaedic trauma surgery is associated with the infective post injury complications. There was no correlation between magnitude of injury or operation and oxidative burst capacity. These results are promising for the development of tools for prediction of post-operative complications and guidance for optimal timing for surgical intervention. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Tay W-H, de Steiger R, Richardson M, Gruen R, Balogh ZJ, 'Health outcomes of delayed union and nonunion of femoral and tibial shaft fractures', Injury, (2014) [C1]
Introduction: Knowledge about the functional consequences of lower limb long bone fractures is helpful to inform patients, clinicians and employers about their recovery process an... [more]
Introduction: Knowledge about the functional consequences of lower limb long bone fractures is helpful to inform patients, clinicians and employers about their recovery process and prognosis. This study aims to describe the epidemiology and health outcomes of femoral and tibial shaft fractures treated at two level I trauma centres, by comparing the differences between patients with delayed union or nonunion and patients with union. Patients and methods: An analysis of registry data over two years, supplemented with medical record review, was conducted. Fracture healing was retrospectively assessed by clinical and radiological evidence of union, and the need for surgical intervention. SF-12 scores, and work and pain status were prospectively recorded at six and twelve months post injury. Results: 285 fractures progressed to union and 138 fractures developed delayed union or nonunion. There was a significant difference between the two cohorts with regards to the mechanism of injury, association with multi-trauma, open fractures, grade of Gustilo classification, patient fund source, smoking status and presence of comorbidities. The SF-12 physical component score was less than 50 at both six and twelve months with improvement in the union group, but not in the delayed union or nonunion group. 72% of patients with union had returned to work at one year, but 54% continued to have pain. The difference compared to patients with delayed union or nonunion was significant. Discussion: Even patients whose fractures unite in the expectant time-frame will have residual physical disability. Patients with delayed union or nonunion have still poorer outcomes, including ongoing problems with returning to work and pain. It is important to educate patients about their injury so that they have realistic expectations. This is particularly relevant given that the patients most likely to sustain femoral or tibial shaft fractures are working-age healthy adults, and up to a third of fractures may develop delayed union or nonunion. Conclusion: Despite modern treatment, the patient-reported outcomes of lower limb long bone shaft fractures do not return to normal at one year. Patients with delayed union or nonunion can expect poorer outcomes. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Balogh ZJ, Lumsdaine W, Moore EE, Moore FA, 'Postinjury abdominal compartment syndrome: from recognition to prevention', LANCET, 384 1466-1475 (2014) [C1]
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Verbeek DO, Sugrue M, Balogh Z, Cass D, Civil I, Harris I, et al., 'Erratum to: Acute Management of Hemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patients: Time for a Change? Multicenter Review of Recent Practice', World Journal of Surgery, (2014) [O1]
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McIlroy DJ, Jarnicki AG, Au GG, Lott N, Smith DW, Hansbro PM, Balogh ZJ, 'Mitochondrial DNA neutrophil extracellular traps are formed after trauma and subsequent surgery', Journal of Critical Care, 29 1133.e1-1133.e5 (2014) [C1]
Introduction: Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have not been demonstrated after trauma and subsequent surgery. Neutrophil extracellular traps are formed from pure mitochondri... [more]
Introduction: Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have not been demonstrated after trauma and subsequent surgery. Neutrophil extracellular traps are formed from pure mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) under certain conditions, which is potently proinflammatory. We hypothesized that injury and orthopedic trauma surgery would induce NET production with mtDNA as a structural component. Methods: Neutrophils were isolated 8 trauma patients requiring orthopedic surgery postinjury and up to 5 days postoperatively. Four healthy volunteers provided positive and negative controls. Total hip replacement patients acted as an uninjured surgical control group. Neutrophil extracellular traps were visualized with DNA (Hoechst 33342TM/Sytox Green/MitoSox/MitoTracker) stains using live cell fluorescence microscopy with downstream quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis of DNA composition. Results: Neutrophil extracellular traps were present after injury in all 8 trauma patients. They persisted for 5 days postoperatively. Delayed surgery resulted in NET resolution, but they reformed postoperatively. Total hip replacement patients developed NETs postoperatively, which resolved by day 5. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis of NET-DNA composition revealed that NETs formed after injury and surgery were made of mtDNA with no detectable nuclear DNA component. Conclusions: Neutrophil extracellular traps formed after major trauma and subsequent surgery contain mtDNA and represent a novel marker of heightened innate immune activation. They could be considered when timing surgery after trauma to prevent systemic NET-induced inflammatory complications.
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Toth L, King KL, McGrath B, Balogh ZJ, 'Factors associated with pelvic fracture-related arterial bleeding during trauma resuscitation: A prospective clinical study', Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 28 489-495 (2014) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, 'Trauma verification: for the trauma centre or for the trauma system?', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 84 499-500 (2014) [C3]
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Tarrant SM, Hardy BM, Balogh ZJ, 'Repair of traumatic muscle herniation with acellular porcine collagen matrix', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 84 464-467 (2014) [C1]
Background: Muscle hernias are uncommon clinical conditions with no uniform solution of repair. Biocompatible mesh allows for repair of hernias without the donor site morbidity an... [more]
Background: Muscle hernias are uncommon clinical conditions with no uniform solution of repair. Biocompatible mesh allows for repair of hernias without the donor site morbidity and complications from direct repair under tension. Methods: Over a 6-month period at a Level 1 Trauma centre, four consecutive symptomatic muscle hernias were identified, two in the forearm and two in the lower limb. Three resulted from high-speed motorbike accidents, one from a mining accident. All patients had hernia repair at a minimum of 4 months post accident. A 10×15cm×1.0mm sheet of acellular collagen matrix was fashioned to fit as an underlay of the fascia defect. Patients were clinically followed at the 2-, 6-, 12- and 26-week mark. Final phone contact was made 18 months post-operatively. Results: All patients were pleased with their cosmetic and functional outcomes. All patients returned to work and sport 3 months after reconstruction. Conclusion: Symptomatic hernias as a result of trauma can be safely reconstructed with a biological mesh implant. This approach can prevent complications from previously described methods and return to active lifestyles with good results. © 2013 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
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Tarrant SM, Hardy BM, Byth PL, Brown TL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'Preventable mortality in geriatric hip fracture inpatients', Bone and Joint Journal, 69B 1178-1184 (2014) [C1]
There is a high rate of mortality in elderly patients who sustain a fracture of the hip. We aimed to determine the rate of preventable mortality and errors during the management o... [more]
There is a high rate of mortality in elderly patients who sustain a fracture of the hip. We aimed to determine the rate of preventable mortality and errors during the management of these patients. A 12 month prospective study was performed on patients aged > 65 years who had sustained a fracture of the hip. This was conducted at a Level 1 Trauma Centre with no orthogeriatric service. A multidisciplinary review of the medical records by four specialists was performed to analyse errors of management and elements of preventable mortality. During 2011, there were 437 patients aged > 65 years admitted with a fracture of the hip (85 years (66 to 99)) and 20 died while in hospital (86.3 years (67 to 96)). A total of 152 errors were identified in the 80 individual reviews of the 20 deaths. A total of 99 errors (65%) were thought to have at least a moderate effect on death; 45 reviews considering death (57%) were thought to have potentially been preventable. Agreement between the panel of reviewers on the preventability of death was fair. A larger-scale assessment of preventable mortality in elderly patients who sustain a fracture of the hip is required. Multidisciplinary review panels could be considered as part of the quality assurance process in the management of these patients.
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Butcher NE, Balogh ZJ, 'Update on the definition of polytrauma', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, (2014) [C1]
Purpose The definition and use of the term "polytrauma" is inconsistent and lacks validation. This article describes the historical evolution of the term and geographica... [more]
Purpose The definition and use of the term "polytrauma" is inconsistent and lacks validation. This article describes the historical evolution of the term and geographical differences in its meaning, examines the challenges faced in defining it adequately in the current context, and summarizes where the international consensus process is heading, in order to provide the trauma community with a validated and universally agreed upon definition of polytrauma. Conclusion A lack of consensus in the definition of "polytrauma" was apparent. According to the international consensus opinion, both anatomical and physiological parameters should be included in the definition of polytrauma. An Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) based anatomical definition is the most practical and feasible given the ubiquitous use of the system. Convincing preliminary data show that two body regions with AIS >2 is a good marker of polytrauma-better than other ISS cutoffs, which could also indicate monotrauma. The selection of the most accurate physiological parameters is still underway, but they will most likely be descriptors of tissue hypoxia and coagulopathy. © 2014 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
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Cryer HG, Rhee P, Dr H, Balogh ZJ, Sauaia A, 'Temporal trends of postinjury multiple-organ failure: Still resource intensive, morbid, and lethal DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 76 592-593 (2014) [C1]
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White AE, Edelman JJB, Lott N, Bannon PG, McElduff P, Curnow JL, Balogh ZJ, 'Characterization of the hypercoagulable state following severe orthopedic trauma', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 77 231-237 (2014) [C1]
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Pape H-C, Lefering R, Butcher N, Peitzman A, Leenen L, Marzi I, et al., 'The definition of polytrauma revisited: An international consensus process and proposal of the new 'Berlin definition'', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 77 780-786 (2014) [C1]
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Dewar DC, White A, Attia J, Tarrant SM, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Comparison of postinjury multiple-organ failure scoring systems: Denver versus sequential organ failure assessment', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 77 624-629 (2014) [C1]
BACKGROUND: The Denver and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores have been used widely to describe the epidemiology of postinjury multiple-organ failure; however, diff... [more]
BACKGROUND: The Denver and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores have been used widely to describe the epidemiology of postinjury multiple-organ failure; however, differences in these scores make it difficult to compare incidence, duration, and mortality of multiple-organ failure. The study aim was to compare the performance of the Denver and SOFA scores with respect to the outcomes of mortality, intensive care unit length of stay (ICU LOS), and ventilator days.
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Balogh ZJ, 'Publishing trauma-related topics in ANZ Journal of Surgery.', ANZ J Surg, 84 399-400 (2014) [C3]
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Burge K, Young D, 'Striving for excellence', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 198 C5-C5 (2013) |
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Burge K, Shymko G, 'Mind matters Dr Gordon Shymko reflects on his career in psychiatry', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 198 C5-C5 (2013) |
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Bendinelli C, Bivard A, Nebauer S, Parsons MW, Balogh ZJ, 'Brain CT perfusion provides additional useful information in severe traumatic brain injury', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 44 1208-1212 (2013) [C1]
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Sartelli M, Catena F, Ansaloni L, Moore E, Malangoni M, Velmahos G, et al., 'Complicated intra-abdominal infections in a worldwide context: an observational prospective study (CIAOW Study)', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 8 (2013) [C1]
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Sartelli M, Viale P, Catena F, Ansaloni L, Moore E, Malangoni M, et al., '2013 WSES guidelines for management of intra-abdominal infections', WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY, 8 (2013) [C2]
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Butcher NE, Balogh ZJ, 'The practicality of including the systemic inflammatory response syndrome in the definition of polytrauma: Experience of a level one trauma centre', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 44 12-17 (2013) [C1]
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Lumsdaine W, Enninghorst N, Hardy BM, Balogh ZJ, 'Patterns of CT use and surgical intervention in upper limb periarticular fractures at a level-1 trauma centre', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 44 471-474 (2013) [C1]
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Sisak K, Manolis M, Hardy BM, Enninghorst N, Bendinelli C, Balogh ZJ, 'Acute transfusion practice during trauma resuscitation: Who, when, where and why?', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 44 581-586 (2013) [C1]
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Soederlund T, Yoshino O, Bendinelli C, Enninghorst N, Balogh ZJ, 'Acute repair of traumatic abdominal muscle avulsion from iliac crest: A mesh-free technique using suture anchors', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 44 1257-1259 (2013) [C3]
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Burge K, Balogh Z, 'Striving for excellence', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 198 C5-C5 (2013) [C3] |
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Hunt JJ, Lumsdaine W, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'AO type-C distal radius fractures: the influence of computed tomography on surgeon's decision-making', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 83 676-678 (2013) [C3]
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Kirkpatrick AW, Roberts DJ, De Waele J, Jaeschke R, Malbrain MLNG, De Keulenaer B, et al., 'Intra-abdominal hypertension and the abdominal compartment syndrome: updated consensus definitions and clinical practice guidelines from the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome', INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE, 39 1190-1206 (2013) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, McIlroy DJ, Smith DW, Hansbro PM, 'The origin and the role of mitochondrial DNA in postinjury inflammation', Journal of Critical Care, 28 1099-1100 (2013) [C3]
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Sisak K, Manolis M, Hardy BM, Enninghorst N, Balogh ZJ, 'Epidemiology of Acute Transfusions in Major Orthopaedic Trauma', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 27 413-418 (2013) [C1]
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Mitchell RJ, Curtis K, Holland AJ, Balogh ZJ, Evans J, Wilson KL, 'Acute costs and predictors of higher treatment costs for major paediatric trauma in New South Wales, Australia', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 49 557-563 (2013) [C1]
Aims To describe the costs of acute trauma admissions for children aged =15 years in trauma centres; to identify predictors of higher treatment costs and quantify differences in a... [more]
Aims To describe the costs of acute trauma admissions for children aged =15 years in trauma centres; to identify predictors of higher treatment costs and quantify differences in actual and state-wide average cost in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Method Admitted trauma patient data provided by 12 trauma centres was linked with financial data for 2008-2009. Demographic, injury details and injury severity scores (ISS) were obtained from trauma registries. Individual patient costs, Australian Refined Diagnostic Related Groups (AR-DRG) and state-wide average costs were obtained. Actual costs incurred by each hospital were compared with state-wide AR-DRG average costs. Multivariate multiple linear regression identified predictors of cost. Results There were 3493 patients with a total cost of AUD$20.2 million. Falls (AUD$6.7 million) and road trauma (AUD$4.4 million) had the highest total expenditure. The reduction in cost between ISS < 9 compared to ISS 9-12 and ISS > 12 was significant (P < 0.0001). The median cost of injury increased with every additional body region injured (P < 0.0001). For each additional day spent in hospital, there was an increased cost of AUD$1898 and patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) cost AUD$7358 more than patients not admitted to ICU. The total costs incurred by trauma centres were AUD$1.4 million above the NSW peer group average cost estimates. Conclusions The high financial cost of paediatric patient treatment highlights the need to ensure prevention remains a priority in Australia. Hospitals tasked with providing trauma care should be appropriately funded and future funding models should consider trauma severity. © 2013 The Authors. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health © 2013 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians).
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Balogh ZJ, 'Severe trauma in elderly patients', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 83 2-3 (2013) [C3]
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Balogh ZJ, Fischer A, 'Potential preventive measures against quad bike injuries', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 83 198-198 (2013) [C3]
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Balogh ZJ, Balogh R, 'Practical Management of Head and Neck Injury. Edited by J. V. Rosenfeld . Sydney: Churchill Livingstone, 2012. Illustrations: \ 250 colour and black and whites. Page count: XII and 389 pages. ISBN 9780729539562. Price: $150.00.', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 83 393-393 (2013) [C3]
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O'Reilly-Harbidge SC, Balogh ZJ, 'Three-point suture anchor repair of traumatic sternoclavicular joint dislocation', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 83 883-886 (2013) [C1]
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Hardy BM, Chan S, Martin AB, Brieva J, Gallagher A, Sokolowsky A, Balogh ZJ, 'Temperature change in the helicopter transport of trauma patients', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 83 894-895 (2013) [C3]
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Balogh ZJ, Weber DG, 'Polytrauma and Organ Crosstalk', ICU Management, 13 - (2013) [C3] |
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Mitchell RJ, Bambach MR, Muscatello D, McKenzie K, Balogh ZJ, 'Can SNOMED CT as implemented in New South Wales, Australia be used for road trauma injury surveillance in emergency departments?', Health Information Management Journal, 42 4-8 (2013) [C1]
The introduction of Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) for diagnosis coding in emergency departments (EDs) in New South Wales (NSW) has implication... [more]
The introduction of Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) for diagnosis coding in emergency departments (EDs) in New South Wales (NSW) has implications for injury surveillance abilities. This study aimed to assess the consequences of its introduction, as implemented as part of the ED information system in NSW, for identifying road trauma-related injuries in EDs. It involved a retrospective analysis of road trauma-related injuries identified in linked police, ED and mortality records during March 2007 to December 2009. Of all SNOMED CT codes in the principal provisional diagnosis field, between 53.7% and 78.4% referred to the type of injury or symptom experienced by the individual. Of the road users identified by police, 3.2% of vehicle occupants, 6% of motorcyclists, 10.0% of pedal cyclists and 5.2% of pedestrians were identified using SNOMED CT codes in the principal provisional diagnosis field. The introduction of SNOMED CT may provide flexible terminologies for clinicians. However, unless carefully implemented in information systems, its flexibility can lead to mismatches between the intention and actual use of defined data fields. Choices available in SNOMED CT to indicate symptoms, diagnoses, or injury mechanisms need to be controlled and these three concepts need to be retained in separate data fields to ensure a clear distinction between their classifications in the ED.
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Williams N, Hardy BM, Tarrant S, Enninghorst N, Attia J, Oldmeadow C, Balogh ZJ, 'Changes in hip fracture incidence, mortality and length of stay over the last decade in an Australian major trauma centre.', Archives of Osteoporosis, 8 (2013) [C1]
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Enninghorst N, Hardy BM, Sisak K, Lott N, Balogh ZJ, 'Tissue oxygen saturation changes during intramedullary nailing of lower-limb fractures', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 74 123-127 (2013) [C1]
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Dewar DC, Tarrant SM, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Changes in the epidemiology and prediction of multiple-organ failure after injury', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 74 774-779 (2013) [C1]
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Wong TH, Lumsdaine W, Hardy BM, Balogh ZJ, 'The impact of specialist trauma service on major trauma mortality', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 74 780-784 (2013) [C1]
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Butcher NE, Enninghorst N, Sisak K, Balogh ZJ, 'The definition of polytrauma: Variable interrater versus intrarater agreement-A prospective international study among trauma surgeons', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 74 884-889 (2013) [C1]
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Enninghorst N, McDougall D, Evans JA, Sisak K, Balogh ZJ, 'Population-based epidemiology of femur shaft fractures', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 74 1516-1520 (2013) [C1]
BACKGROUND: Themanagement of patientswith femoral shaft fractures (FSFs) is often a decisionmaking dilemma (damage-control orthopedics vs. early total care), with equivocal eviden... [more]
BACKGROUND: Themanagement of patientswith femoral shaft fractures (FSFs) is often a decisionmaking dilemma (damage-control orthopedics vs. early total care), with equivocal evidence. The comprehensive, population-based epidemiology of patients with FSF is unknown. The purpose of this prospective study was to describe the epidemiology of patientswith FSF, with special focus on patient physiology and timing of surgery. METHODS: A 12-month prospective population-based study was performed on consecutive patients with FSF in an area with 850,000 population including all ages and prehospital deaths. Patient demographics, mechanism, Injury Severity Score (ISS), shock parameters (systolic blood pressure, base deficit and lactate), transfusion requirement, fracture type [Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopaedic Trauma Association classification (OA/OTA)], comorbidities, procedures, and outcomes were recorded. Patients hemodynamic status was described as stable, borderline, unstable, and "in extremis." RESULTS: Atotal of 126 patients (21 per 100,000 per year)with 136 femur fractures (62%male; age, 38 [28] years; ISS, 20 [19]; 51%multiple injuries) were identified in the region. Sixty patients (48.4%) sustained a high-energy injury with 19 (31.1%) of these being polytrauma patients (ISS, 28 [12]; systolic blood pressure, 98 [39]; base deficit, 6.5 [5.8]; lactate 4 [2]).Fifteen polytrauma patients (94%) required massive transfusion (12 [12] U of packed red blood cells, 8 [5] fresh frozen plasma, 1 [0.4] platelet, 13 [8] cryoprecipitate). Twenty-one patients (16.7%) died at the prehospital setting (3.5 per 100,000 per year). From the 105 hospital admissions, 68.3% was stable (14.3 per 100,000 per year), 8.7% was borderline (1.8 per 100,000 per year), 4.0% was unstable (0.8 per 100,000 per year) and 2.4%(0.5 per 100,000 per year)was in extremis. Six patients (5.7%) died. The length of stay (LOS) was 18 (15) days, and the intensive care unit LOS was 5 (6) days. Fourty-five patients sustained a low-energy injury that had in 85%of casesmultiple comorbidities. Eight low-energy patients needed 3 (1) transfusions, and none of the patients died. The LOS was 15 (11) days. CONCLUSION: Patients with low-energy FSF have a hospital admission rate similar to the patients with high-energy FSF. Sixty-eight percent of patients with FSF are complicated (open, compromised physiology, multiple injuries, bilateral, elderly with comorbidities, etc.), requiring major resources and highly specialized care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Epidemiology study, level III. Copyright © 2013 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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Gerss J, Roth J, Holzinger D, Ruperto N, Wittkowski H, Frosch M, et al., 'Phagocyte-specific S100 proteins and high-sensitivity C reactive protein as biomarkers for a risk-adapted treatment to maintain remission in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a comparative study', ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES, 71 1991-1997 (2012)
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Butcher NE, Balogh ZJ, 'AIS \ 2 in at least two body regions: A potential new anatomical definition of polytrauma', Injury, 43 196-199 (2012) [C1]
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Van Wessem KJP, Mackay PJ, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Selective faecal diversion in open pelvic fractures: Reassessment based on recent experience', Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 43 522-525 (2012) [C3]
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Toth L, King KL, McGrath B, Balogh ZJ, 'Efficacy and safety of emergency non-invasive pelvic ring stabilisation', Injury: International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 43 1330-1334 (2012) [C1]
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Easton RM, Bendinelli C, Sisak K, Enninghorst N, Regan D, Evans J, Balogh ZJ, 'Recalled pain scores are not reliable after acute trauma', Injury: International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 43 1029-1032 (2012) [C1]
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Koller H, Balogh ZJ, 'Single training session for first time pelvic C-clamp users: Correct pin placement and frame assembly', Injury: International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 43 436-439 (2012) [C1]
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Yoshino O, Quail AW, Oldmeadow CJ, Balogh ZJ, 'The interpretation of intra-abdominal pressures from animal models: The rabbit to human example', Injury: International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 43 169-173 (2012) [C1]
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Curtis KA, Mitchell RJ, Chong SS, Balogh ZJ, Reed DJ, Clark PT, et al., 'Injury trends and mortality in adult patients with major trauma in New South Wales', Medical Journal of Australia, 197 233-237 (2012) [C1]
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Gruen RL, Brohi K, Schreiber M, Balogh ZJ, Pitt V, Narayan M, Maier RV, 'Haemorrhage control in severely injured patients', Lancet, 380 1099-1108 (2012) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, Reumann MK, Gruen RL, Mayer-Kuckuk P, Schuetz MA, Harris IA, et al., 'Advances and future directions for management of trauma patients with musculoskeletal injuries', Lancet, 380 1109-1119 (2012) [C1]
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Puchwein P, Enninghorst N, Sisak K, Ortner T, Schildhauer TA, Balogh ZJ, Pichler W, 'Percutaneous fixation of acetabular fractures: Computer-assisted determination of safe zones, angles and lengths for screw insertion', Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 132 805-811 (2012) [C1]
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Sisak K, Soeyland K, McLeod MG, Jansen M, Enninghorst N, Martin A, Balogh ZJ, 'Massive transfusion in trauma: Blood product ratios should be measured at 6 hours', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82 161-167 (2012) [C1]
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Easton RM, Sisak K, Balogh ZJ, 'Time to computed tomography scanning for major trauma patients: The Australian reality', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82 644-647 (2012) [C1]
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Alrahbi R, Easton RM, Bendinelli C, Enninghorst N, Sisak K, Balogh ZJ, 'Intercostal catheter insertion: Are we really doing well?', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82 392-394 (2012) [C1]
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Hardy BM, Yoshino O, Quail AW, Balogh ZJ, 'Influence of the timing of internal fixation of femur fractures during shock resuscitation on remote organ damage', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(S1) 177 (2012) [E3]
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Bendinelli C, Martin A, Nebauer SD, Balogh ZJ, 'Strangulated intercostal liver herniation subsequent to blunt trauma. First report with review of the world literature', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 7 23 (2012) [C3]
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Pape HC, Balogh ZJ, 'Physician involvement in the care of multiply injured patients: The role of guidelines and subspecialties', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 38 209-210 (2012) [C3] |
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Hofman M, Sellei R, Peralta R, Balogh ZJ, Wong TH, Evans JA, et al., 'Trauma systems: Models of prehospital and inhospital care', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 38 253-260 (2012) [C1]
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Livingston D, Gilani R, Balogh Z, Burlew CC, Thorson CM, 'Operating room or angiography suite for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures? DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 72 371-372 (2012) [C3]
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Barquist E, Lucas CE, Cohen MJ, Balogh ZJ, Wohlauer MV, 'Acute kidney injury and posttrauma multiple organ failure: The canary in the coal mine DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 72 379-380 (2012) [C3]
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Arnold TDW, Balogh ZJ, 'Re: Bland-Altman plot agreement: It is time to stop the stab', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 72 1452-1453 (2012) [C3] |
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Easton RM, Bendinelli C, Sisak K, Enninghorst N, Balogh ZJ, 'Prehospital nausea and vomiting after trauma: Prevalence, risk factors, and development of a predictive scoring system', Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 72 1249-1253 (2012) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, Pape HC, 'The challenges and advances of polytrauma care in 2012', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 37 537-538 (2011) [C3]
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Sisak K, Dewar D, Butcher N, King K, Evans J, Miller M, et al., 'The treatment of traumatic shock: Recent advances and unresolved questions', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 37 567-575 (2011) [C1]
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Enninghorst N, Peralta R, Yoshino O, Pfeifer R, Pape HC, Hardy BM, et al., 'Physiological assessment of the polytrauma patient: initial and secondary surgeries', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 37 559-566 (2011) [C1]
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Bazso A, Sevcic K, Orban I, Poor G, Balogh Z, Kiss E, 'Overlapping juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report', RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 31 695-698 (2011)
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Sevcic K, Orban I, Brodszky V, Bazso A, Balogh Z, Poor G, Kiss E, 'Experiences with tumour necrosis factor-a inhibitors in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Hungarian data from the National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Registry', RHEUMATOLOGY, 50 1337-1340 (2011)
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Dewar D, Balogh ZJ, 'The epidemiology of multiple-organ failure: A definition controversy', Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 55 248-249 (2011) [C3]
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Balogh ZJ, Leppaniemi A, 'Patient populations at risk for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome', American Surgeon, 77 S12-S16 (2011) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, Malbrain M, 'Resuscitation in intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome', American Surgeon, 77 S31-S33 (2011) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, Martin A, Van Wessem KP, King KL, Mackay P, Havill K, 'Mission to eliminate postinjury abdominal compartment syndrome', Archives of Surgery, 146 938-943 (2011) [C1]
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Harrigan PW, Balogh ZJ, 'Quality trauma research and major trauma registries', Injury, 42 38-39 (2011) [C3]
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Cohen MJ, Lottenberg L, Cryer HG, Balogh Z, Moore EE, Kaplan LJ, Cotton BA, 'Rapid Thrombelastography Delivers Real-Time Results That Predict Transfusion Within 1 Hour of Admission DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 71 414-417 (2011) [C3]
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Arnold TDW, Miller MK, Van Wessem KP, Evans JA, Balogh ZJ, 'Base deficit from the first peripheral venous sample: A surrogate for arterial base deficit in the trauma bay', Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 71 793-797 (2011) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, 'Editorial comment', Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 71 590 (2011) [C3]
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Enninghorst N, McDougall D, Hunt JJ, Balogh ZJ, 'Open tibia fractures: Timely debridement leaves injury severity as the only determinant of poor outcome', Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection and Critical Care, 70 352-356 (2011) [C1]
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Bhandari M, Guyatt G, Jeray K, Balogh ZJ, King KL, Flow Investigators, 'Fluid lavage of open wounds (FLOW): A multicenter, blinded, factorial pilot trial comparing alternative irrigating solutions and pressures in patients with open fractures', Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection and Critical Care, 71 596-606 (2011) [C1]
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Forsythe RM, Peitzman AB, DeCato T, Rosengart MR, Watson GA, Marshall GT, et al., 'Early Lower Extremity Fracture Fixation and the Risk of Early Pulmonary Embolus: Filter Before Fixation?', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 70 1381-1388 (2011)
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Balogh ZJ, 'Traumatic shock resuscitation with a 1:1 plasma to packed red blood cell ratio: Is it to please ourselves or the injured?', Critical Care Medicine, 39 1597-1598 (2011) [C3]
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Crash-2 Collaborators, Balogh ZJ, 'The importance of early treatment with tranexamic acid in bleeding trauma patients: An exploratory analysis of the CRASH-2 randomised controlled trial', The Lancet, 377 1096.e2-1101.e2 (2011) [C1]
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Nicholas B, Toth L, Van Wessem K, Evans J, Enninghorst N, Balogh ZJ, 'Borderline femur fracture patients: Early total care or damage control orthopaedics?', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81 148-153 (2011) [C1]
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Fick AEA, Raychaudhuri P, Bear J, Roy G, Balogh ZJ, Kumar R, 'Factors predicting the need for splenectomy in children with blunt splenic trauma', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81 717-719 (2011) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, 'Solutions for complex upper extremity trauma', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81 567-568 (2011) [C3] |
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Dewar D, Butcher NE, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Post injury multiple organ failure', Trauma, 13 81-91 (2011) [C1]
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Ruperto N, Lovell DJ, Cuttica R, Woo P, Meiorin S, Wouters C, et al., 'Long-term efficacy and safety of infliximab plus methotrexate for the treatment of polyarticular-course juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: findings from an open-label treatment extension', ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES, 69 718-722 (2010)
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Ruperto N, Pistorio A, Ravelli A, Rider LG, Pilkington C, Oliveira S, et al., 'The Paediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organisation Provisional Criteria for the Evaluation of Response to Therapy in Juvenile Dermatomyositis', ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH, 62 1533-1541 (2010)
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Shakur H, Roberts I, Bautista R, Caballero J, Coats T, Dewan Y, et al., 'Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant haemorrhage (CRASH-2): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial', LANCET, 376 23-32 (2010) [C1]
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De Waele JJ, Cheatham ML, Balogh ZJ, Bjorck M, D'Amours S, De Keulenaer B, et al., 'Intra-abdominal pressure measurement using a U-Tube technique: Caveat emptor', Annals of Surgery, 252 890-891 (2010) [C3]
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Balogh ZJ, Martin AB, 'Prospective cohorts and risk adjusted outcomes for trauma', Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 41S 24-26 (2010) [C2]
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Balogh ZJ, Wiles CE, Mullins R, Bosse MJ, 'Skeletal Traction Versus External Fixation in the Initial Temporization of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Severely Injured Patients DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 68 638-639 (2010) [C3] |
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Hoyt DB, Balogh ZJ, Kozar RA, Cook A, 'Acute Definitive Internal Fixation of Pelvic Ring Fractures in Polytrauma Patients: A Feasible Option DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 68 939-941 (2010) [C3] |
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Coimbra R, Billiar TR, Balogh Z, Poggetti RS, Huynh TT, 'Reducing Leukocyte Trafficking Preserves Hepatic Function After Sepsis DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 69 366-367 (2010) [C3] |
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Balogh ZJ, 'Discussion', Journal of Trauma, 68 638-640 (2010) [C3]
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Enninghorst N, Toth L, King KL, McDougall D, Mackenzie S, Balogh ZJ, 'Acute definitive internal fixation of pelvic ring fractures in polytrauma patients: A feasible option', Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 68 935-939 (2010) [C1]
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Toth L, Balogh ZJ, 'Isolated unilateral sacroiliac dislocation without anterior pelvic ring disruption', Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection and Critical Care, 68 E83-E86 (2010) [C3]
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Balogh ZJ, 'Skeletal traction versus external fixation in the initial temporization of femoral shaft fractures in severely injured patients. Editorial Comment', Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection and Critical Care, 68 639-640 (2010) [C3] |
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Scannell BP, Waldrop NE, Sasser HC, Sing RF, Bosse MJ, 'Skeletal Traction Versus External Fixation in the Initial Temporization of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Severely Injured Patients', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 68 633-638 (2010) [C3]
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Huynh T, Nguyen N, Keller S, Moore C, Shin MC, McKillop IH, 'Reducing Leukocyte Trafficking Preserves Hepatic Function After Sepsis', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 69 360-366 (2010)
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Balogh ZJ, Butcher N, 'Compartment syndromes from head to toe', Critical Care Medicine, 38 S445-S451 (2010) [C1]
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Balogh ZJ, Evans JA, 'Epidemiology of trauma deaths: Volume, methodology, and comparability-Reply to Letter', World Journal of Surgery, 34 1722-1723 (2010) [C3]
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Balogh ZJ, Evans JA, 'Epidemiology of trauma deaths: Location, location, location! Reply', World Journal of Surgery, 34 1722-1723 (2010) [C3] |
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Evans JA, Van Wessem KJP, McDougall D, Lee KA, Lyons TJ, Balogh ZJ, 'Epidemiology of traumatic deaths: Comprehensive population-based assessment', World Journal of Surgery, 34 158-163 (2010) [C1]
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Williams-Johnson JA, McDonald AH, Strachan GG, Williams EW, 'Effects of Tranexamic Acid on Death, Vascular Occlusive Events, and Blood Transfusion in Trauma Patients with Significant Haemorrhage (CRASH-2) A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial', WEST INDIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 59 612-624 (2010)
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Balogh ZJ, 'Traumatology in Australia: Provision of clinical care and trauma system development', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 80 119-121 (2010) [C3]
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Gergely P, Pazar B, Nagy ZB, Gombos T, Rajczy K, Balogh Z, et al., 'Structural Polymorphisms in the Mannose-Binding Lectin Gene Are Associated with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis', JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 36 843-847 (2009)
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De Waele JJ, Cheatham ML, Malbrain MLNG, Kirkpatrick AW, Sugrue M, Balogh ZJ, et al., 'Recommendations for research from the international conference of experts on intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome', Acta Clinica Belgica, 64 203-209 (2009) [C1]
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Cheatham M, De Waele J, Kirkpatrick A, Sugrue M, Malbrain MLN, Ivatury RR, et al., 'Criteria for a diagnosis of abdominal compartment syndrome', Canadian Journal of Surgery, 52 315-316 (2009) [C3]
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Dewar D, Moore FA, Moore EE, Balogh ZJ, 'Postinjury multiple organ failure', Injury, 40 912-918 (2009) [C1]
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Tan SLE, Balogh ZJ, 'Indications and limitations of locked plating', Injury, 40 683-691 (2009) [C1]
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Butcher N, Balogh ZJ, 'The definition of polytrauma: The need for international consensus', Injury - International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 40S4 S12-S22 (2009) [C1]
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Sekine K, Holcomb JB, Moore FA, Duchesne J, Schreiber M, Hawkins ML, et al., 'Predefined Massive Transfusion Protocols are Associated With a Reduction in Organ Failure and Postinjury Complications DISCUSSION', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 66 48-49 (2009) [C3]
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2009 |
Croce MA, Livingston DH, Duane TM, Asensio JA, McQuay N, Balogh ZJ, Dabbs DN, 'Major Hepatic Necrosis: A Common Complication After Angioembolization for Treatment of High-Grade Liver Injuries Discussion', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 66 627-629 (2009) [C3]
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2009 |
Cotton BA, Au BK, Nunez TC, Gunter OL, Robertson AM, Young PP, 'Predefined Massive Transfusion Protocols are Associated With a Reduction in Organ Failure and Postinjury Complications', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 66 41-48 (2009) [C3]
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2009 |
Dabbs DN, Stein DM, Scalea TM, 'Major Hepatic Necrosis: A Common Complication After Angioembolization for Treatment of High-Grade Liver Injuries', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 66 621-627 (2009) [C3]
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2009 |
Balogh ZJ, Leppaniemi A, 'The neglected (abdominal) compartment: What is new at the beginning of the 21st century?', World Journal of Surgery, 33 1109 (2009) [C3]
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Nova |
2009 |
Balogh ZJ, Van Wessem K, Yoshino O, Moore FA, 'Postinjury abdominal compartment syndrome: Are we winning the battle?', World Journal of Surgery, 33 1134-1141 (2009) [C1]
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Nova |
2009 |
Dewar D, Mackay P, Balogh ZJ, 'Epidemiology of post-injury multiple organ failure in an Australian trauma system', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 79 431-436 (2009) [C1]
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Nova |
2008 |
Lameire N, Balogh Z, Lumb P, 'Editorial introductions', Current Opinion in Critical Care, 14 (2008) [C3] |
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2008 |
Balogh ZJ, 'Section editor', Current Opinion in Critical Care, 14 (2008) [C2] |
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2008 |
Bendinelli C, Balogh ZJ, 'Postinjury thromboprophylaxis', Current Opinion in Critical Care, 14 673-678 (2008) [C1]
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Nova |
2008 |
Sugrue M, Balogh ZJ, Lynch J, Bardsley J, Sisson G, Weigelt J, 'Guidelines for the management of haemodynamically stable patients with stab wounds [Letter]', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78 106-107 (2008) [C3]
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Nova |
2008 |
Sugrue M, Balogh ZJ, Lynch J, Bardsley J, Sisson G, Weigelt J, 'Re: Guidelines for the management of haemodynamically stable patients with stab wounds to the anterior abdomen [Letter]', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78 111 (2008) [C3]
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Nova |
2008 |
Balogh ZJ, 'Australian trauma care: Time for change', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78 935-936 (2008) [C3]
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Nova |
2008 |
Balogh ZJ, Bendinelli C, Pollitt T, Kozar RA, Moore FA, 'Postinjury primary abdominal compartment syndrome', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 34 369-377 (2008) [C1]
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Nova |
2008 |
Pazar B, Gergely P, Nagy ZB, Gombos T, Pozsonyi E, Rajczy K, et al., 'Role of
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2008 |
Cameron P, Phillips L, Balogh Z, Joseph A, Pearce A, Parr M, Jankelowitz G, 'The use of recombinant activated factor VII in trauma patients: Experience from the Australian and New Zealand haemostasis registry (vol 38, pg 1030, 2007)', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 39 138-139 (2008) [C3]
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2008 |
Collins JP, Civil ID, Sugrue M, Balogh ZJ, Chehade MJ, 'Surgical education and training in Australia and New Zealand', World Journal of Surgery, 32 2138-2144 (2008) [C1]
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Nova |
2008 |
Verbeek D, Sugrue M, Balogh ZJ, Cass D, Civil I, Harris I, et al., 'Acute management of hemodynamically unstable pelvic trauma patients: Time for a change? Multicenter review of recent practice', World Journal of Surgery, 32 1874-1882 (2008) [C1]
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Nova |
2007 |
Moore F, McKinley B, Balogh Z, 'The problem: Coagulopathy of posttraumatic massive transfusion (PMT)', INFLAMMATION RESEARCH, 56 S187-S188 (2007) |
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2007 |
Bodnar Z, Sipka S, Szentkereszty Z, Hajdu Z, Balogh Z, 'The gold standard technique for intra-abdominal pressure monitoring in septic patients: Continuous intra-abdominal pressure monitoring (CIAPM)', INFLAMMATION RESEARCH, 56 S213-S214 (2007)
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2007 |
Balogh Z, Bodnar Z, Moore F, 'Abdominal compartment syndrome complicating infection', INFLAMMATION RESEARCH, 56 S240-S240 (2007) |
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2007 |
Gutierrez-Suarez R, Pistorio A, Cruz AC, Norambuena X, Flato B, Rumba I, et al., 'Health-related quality of life of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis coming from 3 different geographic areas.: The PRINTO multinational quality of life cohort study', RHEUMATOLOGY, 46 314-320 (2007)
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2007 |
Sugrue M, Balogh ZJ, Lynch J, Bardsley J, Sisson G, Weigelt J, 'Guidelines for the management of haemodynamically stable patients with stab wounds to the anterior abdomen', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77 614-620 (2007) [C1]
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2007 |
Cheatham ML, Malbrain M, Kirkpatrick A, Sugrue M, Parr M, Dewaele J, et al., 'Results from the International Conference of Experts on Intra-Abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. II. Recommendations', Intensive Care Medicine, 33 951-962 (2007) [C1]
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2007 |
Balogh Z, 'Continuous intra-abdominal pressure monitoring', ACTA CLINICA BELGICA, 62 234-234 (2007) |
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2007 |
Mackay P, van Wessem K, Balogh Z, 'Post-injury abdominal compartment syndrome: Is it still a problem?', ACTA CLINICA BELGICA, 62 293-293 (2007) |
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2007 |
Balogh ZJ, De Waele JJ, Malbrain M, 'Continuous intra-abdominal pressure monitoring', Acta Clinica Belgica, 62 26-32 (2007) [C1]
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2007 |
Cameron P, Phillips L, Balogh ZJ, Joseph A, Pearce A, Parr M, Jankelowitz G, 'The use of recombinant activated factor VII in trauma patients: Experience from the Australian and New Zealand haemostasis registry', Injury, 38 1030-1038 (2007) [C1]
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2007 |
Balogh ZJ, Moore FA, Moore EE, Biffl WL, 'Secondary abdominal compartment syndrome: A potential threat for all trauma clinicians', Injury - International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 38 272-279 (2007) [C1]
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2007 |
Peitzman AB, Balogh Z, Hauser C, 'The epidemiology of pelvic ring fractures: A population-based study - Discussion', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 63 1072-1073 (2007)
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2007 |
Balogh ZJ, Evans JA, Seah PW, King KL, 'Supraclavicular cyanosis: Clinical sign of acute blunt traumatic pericardial tamponade', Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 63 245 (2007) [C3] |
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2007 |
Balogh Z, King KL, Mackay P, McDougall D, Mackenzie S, Evans JA, et al., 'The epidemiology of pelvic ring fractures: A population-based study', Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection and Critical Care, 63 1066-1073 (2007) [C1]
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2007 |
Balogh ZJ, De Waele JJ, Kirkpatrick A, Cheatham M, D'Amours S, Malbrain M, 'Intra-abdominal pressure measurement and abdominal compartment syndrome: The opinion of the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (Letter)', Critical Care Medicine, 35 677-678 (2007) [C3]
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2006 |
Ruperto N, Ravelli A, Castell E, Gerloni V, Haefner R, Malattia C, et al., 'Cyclosporine A in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.: Results of the PRCSG/PRINTO phase IV post marketing surveillance study', CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY, 24 599-605
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2006 |
Malbrain MLNG, Cheatham ML, Kirkpatrick A, Sugrue M, Parr M, De Waele J, et al., 'Results from the International Conference of Experts on Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. I. Definitions', Intensive Care Medicine, 32 1722-1732 (2006) [C1]
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2006 |
Balogh Z, Kirkpatrick AW, Ball CG, Zygun D, 'The secondary abdominal compartment syndrome: Iatrogenic or unavoidable?', JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 203 406-407 (2006)
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2006 |
Kirkpatrick AW, Balogh ZJ, Ball CG, Ahmed N, Chun R, McBeth P, et al., 'The secondary abdominal compartment syndrome: Iatrogenic or unavoidable?', Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 202 668-679 (2006) [C1]
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2006 |
Ollerton JE, Sugrue M, Balogh Z, D'Amours SK, Giles A, Wyllie P, 'Prospective study to evaluate the influence of FAST on trauma patient management', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 60 785-791 (2006)
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2005 |
Balogh Z, Moore FA, 'Intra-abdominal hypertension: Not just a surgical critical care curiosity', CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 33 447-449 (2005)
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2005 |
Ruperto N, Garcia-Munitis P, Villa L, Pesce M, Aggarwal A, Fasth A, et al., 'PRINTO/PRES international website for families of children with rheumatic diseases: www.pediatric-rheumatology.printo.it', ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES, 64 1101-1106 (2005)
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2005 |
Ponyi A, Constantin T, Balogh Z, Szalai Z, Borgulya G, Molnár K, et al., 'Disease course, frequency of relapses and survival of 73 patients with juvenile or adult dermatomyositis', CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY, 23 50-56
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2005 |
Balogh Z, Caldwell E, Heetveld M, D'Amours S, Schlaphoff G, Harris I, Sugrue M, 'Institutional practice guidelines on management of pelvic fracture-related hemodynamic instability: Do they make a difference?', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 58 778-782 (2005)
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2004 |
Cribari C, Balogh Z, Moore F, Kuhls D, 'Continuous intra-abdominal pressure measurement technique - Discussion', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 188 683-684 (2004) |
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2004 |
Balogh Z, Moore FA, McKinley BA, 'Supranormal trauma resuscitation and abdominal compartment syndrome - In reply', ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 139 226-227 (2004)
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2004 |
Heetveld MJ, Harris I, Schlaphoff G, Balogh Z, D'Amours SK, Sugrue M, 'Hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures: Recent care and new guidelines', WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 28 904-909 (2004)
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2004 |
Balogh Z, Moore FA, 'Recent advances in the characterisation of post-injury abdominal compartment syndrome', International Journal of Intensive Care, 11 30-42 (2004)
Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is defined as intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) higher than 25 mmHg with organ dysfunction (cardiac, respiratory, renal) if the organ dysfunction... [more]
Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is defined as intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) higher than 25 mmHg with organ dysfunction (cardiac, respiratory, renal) if the organ dysfunction improves after abdominal decompression. ACS is the imbalance between abdominal volume and abdominal content where the abdominal volume is defined by the least tensile component of the abdominal compartment (i.e. the fascia). Increasing abdominal content or decreasing volume causes ACS, which impairs abdominal organ perfusion, as in other well recognised 'compartment' conditions of increased intra-cranial pressure, pericardial tamponade, tension pneumothorax or extremity compartment syndromes.
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2004 |
Sugrue M, Balogh Z, Malbrain M, 'Intra-abdominal hypertension and renal failure', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 74 78-78 (2004)
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2004 |
Ivatury RR, Balogh Z, Moore FA, McKinley BA, 'Supranormal Trauma Resuscitation and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome [2] (multiple letters)', Archives of Surgery, 139 225-227 (2004)
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2003 |
Bowling WM, 'Untitled', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 55 1004-1004 (2003)
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2003 |
Balogh ZJ, 'Supra-normal trauma resuscitation causes more cases of abdominal compartment syndrome', Archives of Surgery, 637-642 (2003) [C1]
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2003 |
Balogh Z, Voros E, Suveges G, Simonka JA, 'Stent graft treatment of an external iliac artery injury associated with pelvic fracture - A case report', JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 85A 919-922 (2003)
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2003 |
Reilly P, Balogh Z, Shackford SR, Wang D, 'Both primary and secondary abdominal compartment syndrome can be predicted early and are harbingers of multiple organ failure - Discussion', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 54 859-861 (2003)
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2003 |
Miller CC, Balogh Z, McKinley BA, Moore FA, 'Letter to the Editor - The Author's Reply', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 55 1004-1005 (2003) |
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2003 |
Balogh ZJ, Varga E, Tomka J, Suveges G, Toth L, Simonka JA, 'The new injury severity score is a better predictor of extended hospitalization and intensive care unit admission than the injury severity score in patients with multiple orthopaedic injuries', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 17 508-512 (2003)
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2003 |
Balogh Z, McKinley BA, Cox CS, Allen SJ, Cocanour CS, Kozar RA, et al., 'Abdominal compartment syndrome: The cause or effect of postinjury multiple organ failure', SHOCK, 20 483-492 (2003)
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2002 |
Balogh Z, Wolfard A, Szalay L, Orosz E, Simonka JA, Boros M, 'Dalteparin sodium treatment during resuscitation inhibits hemorrhagic shock-induced leukocyte rolling and adhesion in the mesenteric microcirculation', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 52 1062-1069 (2002)
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2002 |
Burch J, Balogh Z, Smith S, 'Secondary abdominal compartment syndrome is an elusive early complication of traumatic shock resuscitation - Discussion', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 184 543-544 (2002)
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2001 |
Orban I, Ruperto N, Balogh Z, 'The Hungarian version of the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) and the Child Health Questionnaire (CHQ)', CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY, 19 S81-S85
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2000 |
Balogh Z, Offner PJ, Moore EE, Biffl WL, 'NISS predicts postinjury multiple organ failure better than the ISS', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 48 624-627 (2000)
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2000 |
Osler TM, West A, Hauser CJ, Lewis FR, Balogh Z, 'NISS predicts postinjury multiple organ failure better than the ISS - Discussion', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 48 627-628 (2000)
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1999 |
Wolfard A, Kaszaki J, Szabo C, Balogh Z, Nagy S, Boros M, 'Effects of selective nitric oxide synthase inhibition in hyperdynamic endotoxemia in dogs', EUROPEAN SURGICAL RESEARCH, 31 314-323 (1999)
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1997 |
Wolfárd A, Kaszaki J, Szabó C, Balogh Z, Nagy S, 'Effects of nitric oxide synthase inhibition on the hemodynamic changes in hyperdynamic endotoxemia.', Acta chirurgica Hungarica, 36 393-394 (1997)
In this study we compared the circulatory effects of the arginine analogue non-specific nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor N omega-nitro-L-arginine (NNA), and the specific indu... [more]
In this study we compared the circulatory effects of the arginine analogue non-specific nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor N omega-nitro-L-arginine (NNA), and the specific inducible NOS (iNOS) inhibitor S-methylisothiourea (SMT) and S-(2-aminoethyl)-isothiourea (AEST) in a hyperdynamic endotoxemic dog model. Mean arterial pressure (MAP), cardiac output (CO), and myocardial contractility (MC) were measured. A hyperdynamic circulatory response was elicited with a 2-h infusion of a total dose of 5.3 micrograms/kg E. coli endotoxin (ETX). NOS inhibitory treatment (2 mg/kg) was administrated from the 45th min of endotoxemia. ETX induced a hyperdynamic circulatory response, and a significant myocardial depression. NNA induced a prolonged, SMT a transient increase in MC, both drugs elevated MAP, but decreased CO. AEST significantly prolonged the elevation in CO, but did not affect MAP. Selective inhibition of the iNOS may be a beneficial in sepsis.
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1982 |
BALOGH Z, GYODI E, PETRANYI G, MERETEY K, BOZSOKY S, 'HLA-DR ANTIGENS IN JUVENILE CHRONIC ARTHRITIS', JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 9 448-450 (1982)
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1980 |
BALOGH Z, MERETEY K, FALUS A, BOZSOKY S, 'SEROLOGICAL ABNORMALITIES IN JUVENILE CHRONIC ARTHRITIS - A REVIEW OF 46 CASES', ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES, 39 129-134 (1980)
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1980 |
BALOGH Z, ELGHOBAREY AF, FELL GS, BROWN DH, DUNLOP J, DICK WC, 'PLASMA ZINC AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO CLINICAL SYMPTOMS AND DRUG-TREATMENT IN RHEUMATOID-ARTHRITIS', ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES, 39 329-332 (1980)
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