Eur J Trauma Emerg S
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Jun 2010
Small Bowel Volvulus in a Quadriplegic: A Rare Complication of the Simon Nitinol Inferior Vena Cava Filter.
The advent and use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have reduced the overall incidence of pulmonary embolism in hospitalized patients, but are not without potential complications. With the exponential increase in the utilization of IVC filters over the past two decades, it is important to consider the use of retrievable filters, where indicated, in order to potentially reduce long-term IVC filter-related complications. We report a rare case of small bowel volvulus due to IVC perforation by a Simon Nitinol filter strut in a quadriplegic patient 4 years after IVC filter insertion.
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Tarsometatarsal or Lisfranc fracture dislocations (LFD) are rare, easily overlooked, and lead to long-term disability. Recognition of such injuries is important so that adequate treatment can be provided. ⋯ It is important to distinguish pure Lisfranc joint dislocations (LD) from LFD and Chopart-Lisfranc dislocations (CLFD). Here, we discuss the protocols for treating these different types of injury.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Jun 2010
Myositis Ossificans Presenting as a Tumor of the Cervical Paraspinal Muscles.
Myositis ossificans (MO) is a benign heterotopic bone formation within muscle or soft tissue that is predominantly initiated by trauma. The diagnostic challenge is to distinguish it from bone and soft tissue malignancies. ⋯ A broad range of theories about the etiology of MO exists in the literature, but minor or major trauma can be found in almost every instance. We present a patient in which additional hybrid imaging with singlephoton emission tomography (SPECT) and computed tomography helped to confirm the diagnosis of MO in the paraspinal cervical muscles.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Jun 2010
Spinal Epidural Abscess Presenting with Paraplegia Following Delayed Presentation of Traumatic Esophageal Perforation without Spinal Fracture: Lessons to be Learnt.
We describe a case of esophageal perforation following blunt chest trauma with delayed presentation as paraplegia secondary to spinal epidural abscess formation. The case highlights the importance of the awareness of the possibility of esophageal injury in patients following road traffic collisions.
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Symptomatic secondary osteoarthritis of the Lisfranc joints due to malunion following Lisfranc joint fracture dislocations or ligamentous lesions at the Lisfranc and innominate joint level generally lead to a painful functional loss and a substantial disturbance of the walking performance. Initially missed or inadequately addressed primary lesions still represent the major source of Lisfranc joint malunions. Neuro-osteoarthropathic disorders may also become manifest in the Lisfranc joint region and may be mistaken for truly posttraumatic consequences. ⋯ The concept of a corrective arthrodesis includes restoration of stable physiologic axes and length proportions of the foot columns. A standardized approach to analyze the clinical picture and corresponding pathomorphology and the transfer into a comprehensive surgical concept which respects the realignment of any component of deformity is a prerequisite for a good functional outcome and a high degree of patient satisfaction. A fusion limited to the medial three rays combined with a soft tissue release may be sufficient for a favorable outcome in the majority of cases and preserve the mobility of the two lateral rays.