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Reoperations for Bleeding

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Uncontrollable bleeding is one of the most fearsome complications any surgeon may face.[1] Bleeding may present as the patient’s initial problem, or a familiar procedure can rapidly deteriorate into a struggle for survival. Careful preparation and a logical, reasoned approach to hemorrhage are essential to successful management. This chapter discusses the evaluation and management of the patient presenting with bleeding, usually from a gastrointestinal source, and the management of perioperative bleeding.

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Beck, D.E. (2009). Reoperations for Bleeding. In: Billingham, R., Kobashi, K., Peters, W. (eds) Reoperative Pelvic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/b14187_25

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