Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2014
Psychiatric disorders and their association with burn-related factors in children with burn injury.
The aim of this study was to assess psychiatric disorders and their association with burn-related factors in a population of Turkish children with burns. ⋯ Pediatric burn patients are at risk of developing psychopathology. The children with a greater percentage of burned area to TBSA and more burned body regions have the greatest risk of psychopathology. Surgeons have an important role in patient referral for psychiatric interventions, so that psychiatric disorders can be prevented as early as possible.
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We aimed to evaluate the risk factors, clinical features and outcomes of surgery for traumatic wound dehiscence (TWD) following penetrating keratoplasty (PK). ⋯ TWD may occur at any time after PK, most frequently within the first postoperative year. Low visual acuity in the other eye seems to be a major risk factor. In patients without major complications such as posterior segment damage, visual outcomes and graft survival can be favorable.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2014
[The results of autologous bone graft and titanium headless cannulated compression screw for treatment of scaphoid nonunion].
We aimed to present the clinical and radiological results of patients treated with debridement, iliac bone graft and titanium headless compression screw for scaphoid nonunion. ⋯ Autologous iliac bone graft and titanium headless cannulated compression screw combination via volar approach is safe and effective for scaphoid nonunion.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2014
Captopril protects against burn-induced cardiopulmonary injury in rats.
This study was designed to determine the possible protective effect of captopril treatment against oxidative damage in heart and lung tissues induced by burn injury. ⋯ Captopril prevents burn-induced damage in heart and lung tissues and protects against oxidative organ damage.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2014
Comparison of intramedullary nail and plate fixation in distal tibia diaphyseal fractures close to the mortise.
In this study, we aimed to compare the functional and radiological results of intramedullary nailing and plate fixation techniques in the surgical treatment of distal tibia diaphyseal fractures close to the ankle joint. ⋯ As the distal fragment is not long enough, plate fixation technique is usually preferred in the treatment of distal tibia diaphyseal fractures. In this study, we observed that if the surgical guidelines are followed carefully, intramedullary nailing is an appropriate technique in this kind of fracture. The malunion rates are not significantly increased, and it also has the advantages of being a minimally invasive surgery with fewer wound problems.