Since the publication of the CRASH 2 and MATTERs studies, inclusion of tranexamic acid (TXA) has become the standard of care in massive transfusion protocols (MTP). Co
Controversy exists regarding the role of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage in patients with perforated diverticulitis. Our objective was to conduct the first meta-analys
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This video describes a case of a 79 year old female with a history of a prior hysterectomy who presented to the hospital with abdominal pain. A CT scan of the abdomen and
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