J Trauma
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An understanding of demographic differences in injury types among the elderly will help in targeting interventions. ⋯ The trends noted in the present analysis suggest interventions for improved machinery safety targeted at elderly men and a continuing focus on access to primary care for minority elderly.
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Mesenteric venous hypertension and subsequent gut edema play a pivotal role in the development of intra-abdominal hypertension. Although gut edema is one cause of intra-abdominal hypertension, its impact on gut function is unknown. The purpose of this study was to create a model of acute hydrostatic gut edema and to evaluate its effect on gut motility and barrier function. ⋯ Acute mesenteric venous hypertension and resuscitation-induced gut edema, in the absence of ischemia/reperfusion injury, is associated with delayed intestinal transit and altered gut barrier function.