Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2007
Case Reports[Subcutaneous emphysema of the face, neck and upper mediastinum following a minor maxillofacial trauma].
Subcutaneous emphysema is the inadvertent introduction of air into tissues under the skin covering the chest wall or neck. The common causes of subcutaneous emphysema are rib fracture, parenchymal lung wound and esophageal trauma. ⋯ We observed subcutaneous emphysema spread out from periorbital region to upper mediastinum in a patient presented to em e rgency department following minor maxillofacial trauma and admitted due to a simple fracture at his frontal maxillary wall. We present this present case to emphasize early initial management and close observation of minor facial traumas which can prevent further unexpected complications.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2007
[Evaluation of the fall-related trauma cases applied to our pediatric emergency department].
The aim of this study was to evaluate the fall-related trauma cases who were admitted to our pediatric emergency unit. ⋯ The majority of fall-related injuries in childhood mostly occurs in private houses and head trauma is the most frequent injury. To decrease the frequency of the fall injuries, strategies should include parents' education about the mechanism of falls and increase prevention strategies.