Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2011
Unusual emergent presentations of abdominal aortic aneurysm: can simple blood tests predict the state of emergency?
This paper attempts to see if simple blood test results can predict the state of an emergency aneurysm as being non-ruptured, contained leak or free rupture. ⋯ To avoid a delay in diagnosis, it is important to know the different presentations of emergency AAA. In the emergency room, simple laboratory parameters may be highly directive in suspicion of ruptured AAA.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2011
Case ReportsLoop formation of Meckel's diverticulum causing small bowel obstruction in adults: report of two cases.
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, and in the majority of cases it remains asymptomatic. The total lifetime rate of complications is 4%. ⋯ Loop formation of Meckel's diverticulum leading to small bowel obstruction is an extremely rare event. We report two such cases in which the bowel became obstructed and strangulated in a loop formed by adhesion of the distal end of the Meckel's diverticulum to the proximal ileum and mesentery.
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We present 11 cases with esophageal perforations who were treated in our department, with the intent of underlining the importance of surgical intervention. ⋯ Treatments performed before the development of mediastinitis are lifesaving in esophageal perforation patients. We think that surgical treatment performed within the first 72 hours that includes primary repair would yield favorable results.
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A 30-year-old male presented with sudden diminution of vision, orbital pain, diplopia, and swelling of the eyelid of the right eye after blowing his nose within three days after a blunt ocular trauma. His best-corrected visual acuities were 6/10 in the right eye and 10/10 in the left eye. Anterior segment and fundus examination were normal bilaterally. ⋯ The patient was advised not to blow his nose. He had no complaints on the third day after the trauma. Follow-up examinations showed no ophthalmological complications.