Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress
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Langenbecks Arch Chir Suppl Kongressbd · Jan 1991
[Modern techniques in pelvic fractures including acetabulum fractures].
Unstable Fractures of the pelvic girdle should be stabilized as soon as possible. Use of standardized protocols for primary assessment and operative procedures can minimize complications and help to optimize clinical results after pelvic or acetabular fractures. The different methods of internal stabilization are not yet ideal but new developments are under way. A trend towards screw fixation can be seen in both pelvic and acetabular surgery, as well as a tendency to "localized" stabilization using small fragment implants to avoid unnecessary transfixations of pelvic joints.
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Langenbecks Arch Chir Suppl Kongressbd · Jan 1991
[Mortality and morbidity conference. Perioperative fatalities].
Postoperative complications in 4675 patients were investigated. There were specific patterns of complications with significant differences between vascular and general surgery and transplantation. ⋯ Changes in clinical practice (antibiotic prophylaxis, bowel cleansing, introduction of new techniques, etc.) may be responsible for these improvements. We are convinced that a regular complication conference essentially influences the actions of physicians and nurses.