Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Parachuting is performed for sportive and occupational purposes and demands a high level of controlled physical performance. In conjunction with the growing interest in parachuting, injury rates in the emergency departments are also increasing. We thus aimed to evaluate the mechanism and characteristics of injuries due to parachuting. ⋯ Injuries from parachute jumping mostly occur during landing due to loss of balance. Loss of balance was seen to result from change in wind direction and personal factors. When jumpers acquire adequate knowledge about phases of parachute jumping and landing, probability of injury will decrease.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2008
[Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture: results of the chest surgery clinic].
Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is an urgent and life-threatening condition concerning the branches of chest surgery and general surgery because of the accompanying injuries. We reviewed the results of our cases with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture who were operated over a period of 9 years. ⋯ Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture, when overlooked and accompanied with severe injuries, can cause complications and even death. Its diagnosis and treatment must be dealt with rapidly and cautiously.