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August 15, 2025CureusOpen Access

Outcomes of Early Versus Delayed Definitive Surgical Intervention in Multisystem Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review of Timing Strategies in General Surgery Emergencies

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MOMazin OsmanKAKhald Alhamoud AlmatarFAFahad Almatar

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Overview

Systematic review examines outcomes of early versus delayed surgical intervention in multisystem trauma, suggesting timing affects recovery.

Key Points

  • Early definitive surgery reduces mortality rates and hospital stays compared to delayed interventions, improving overall health outcomes.
  • In a cohort of 273,683 patients, early surgery within 24-48 hours resulted in fewer complications, enhancing recovery prospects.
  • Observational cohorts, a meta-analysis, and a narrative review were analyzed to evaluate different timing strategies for surgery.
  • Significant variability in definitions and designs exists, underscoring the need for tailored approaches in trauma care.

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Osman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af707c7567bf4f94fec656https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90136
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