Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2013
[The role of abdominal computed tomography in determining perforation findings and site in patients with gastrointestinal tract perforation].
In this study, we investigated the role of abdominal computed tomography (CT) in determining perforation findings and site in patients with gastrointestinal tract perforation. ⋯ CT is very effective in determining gastrointestinal tract perforation findings and the site of perforation.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2013
Review Case ReportsInferior glenohumeral dislocation (luxatio erecta humeri): report of six cases and review of the literature.
Inferior shoulder dislocation, also referred to as luxatio erecta, is a rare type of shoulder dislocation. Its incidence is about 1 in 200 (0.5%) among all shoulder dislocations. The objective of this study was to review six cases of inferior shoulder dislocation, including their clinical and radiological presentation, management, and final outcome. ⋯ Doctors should be familiar with the occurrence of this infrequent condition and should prevent possible complications that might result from early reductions by using correct maneuvers in lieu of ordinary reduction techniques.
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) has a serious lifetime impact as well as obvious social and economic effects for both patients and society. The aim of this study was to collect recent information and analyze changes in the epidemiology of traumatic spinal injuries. ⋯ Although cervical injuries were higher in automobile accidents, the ratio of automobile accident-related TSCI was less than reported in other studies. Cervical injury ratio of the population decreased due to the decrease in the number of automobile accident-related TSCIs.
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The purpose of the study was to analyze the accuracy of interpretation of extremity traumas by emergency physicians (EP) to determine the most difficult areas for interpretation in comparison to official radiology reports of direct X-ray. ⋯ Knowledge about the types of fractures that are most commonly missed facilitates a specifically directed educational effort.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2013
Prophylactic injection therapy is necessary for Forrest type 2b duodenal ulcers.
We aimed to assess the effect of prophylactic injection therapy during the index gastroscopy on upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to Forrest type 2b duodenal ulcer. ⋯ We recommend prophylactic injection therapy in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding who have Forrest type 2b duodenal ulcer.