Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
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The acute and early phase of polytrauma management is decisive for determining and implementing priority-based operative strategy. The patient's general condition and pattern of injury have to be considered. ⋯ Conceptual damage control surgery is distinguished from early total care. Damage control surgery should be performed only in patients meeting certain instability and risk criteria to avoid additionally burdening their condition.