Difficult Decisions in Trauma Surgery

This book provides a practical guide to decision making within the realm of trauma surgery. Each chapter covers the ideal approach, rather than customary care, for the treatment of the chosen difficult decision or controversy. A broad range of topics are covered with particular attention given to resuscitation, wound management, thoracic and abdominal trauma, antimicrobial management, transplant considerations, vascular trauma, traumatic brain injury, pediatric trauma and ethics.

Difficult Decisions in Trauma Surgery aims to help improve the treatment of trauma patients and is relevant to surgical trainees and practicing surgeons, and as well as medical professionals working within trauma medicine.


Kenneth L. Wilson, MD, FACS, COL, MC USAR is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago. He serves as the Trauma Medical Director at the University of Chicago Medicine Trauma Center.

Selwyn O. Rogers Jr., MD, MPH, FACS, Professor of Surgery is the founding director of the University of Chicago Medicine Trauma Center.  As Executive Vice President for Community Health Engagement, Dr. Rogers works with faculty across the University of Chicago as well as members of the community to develop a multidisciplinary approach to trauma care and health disparities.

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