Reinforcing the role of rural trauma laparotomy
Though uncommon, DCL performed at RHs is not associated with higher morbidity or mortality rates. Collaboration between LTHs and RHs in select cases should be encouraged. Future research should focus on identifying ideal candidates, trauma system barriers, and ways to support this practice in rural settings.
Authors
- Alun Ackery (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9904-8888)
- Fran Priestap (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5766-4532)
- Daryl Gray
- Brad Moffat
- Neil Parry
- L Allen
- W. Robert Leeper
- Richard C. Chaulk
- Micheal Lewell
- Kelly Vogt
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- London Health Sciences Centre (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Canadian Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.013325
- Primary Topic
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00