Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
Comparative StudyDilemma in pediatric mandible fractures: resorbable or metallic plates?
The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of resorbable and metallic plates in open reduction and internal fixation of mandible fractures in children. ⋯ Resorbable plates cost more than the metallic ones; however, when the secondary operations are included in the total cost, resorbable plates were favourable. As mandibular growth and complication parameters are similar in both groups, resorbable plates are favored due to avoidance of potential odontogenic injury, elimination of long-term foreign body retention and provision of adequate stability for rapid bone healing. However, learning curve and concerns for decreased stability against heavy forces of mastication accompanied with the resorbable plates when compared to the metallic ones should be kept in mind.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
Multivariate analysis of patients with blunt trauma and possible factors affecting mortality.
This study aimed to investigate the signs and prognosis of the patients hospitalized due to blunt trauma injuries and identify possible factors that affect mortality. ⋯ Blunt trauma often presents with multi-trauma involving more than one anatomical structure of the body. Thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic injuries usually accompany blunt trauma. The majority of abdominal solid organ injuries are followed non-operatively. Our study results show that ISS, RTS, FAST result, hemodynamic unstability, packing requirment, and need for transfusion are statistically invaluable in identifying the mortality risk.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
Staged repair of severe open abdomens due to high-energy gunshot injuries with early vacuum pack and delayed tissue expansion and dual-sided meshes.
Open abdomen is a salvage procedure that prevents catastrophes after severe intraabdominal traumas. However, following this life saving attempt, it is mostly not feasible to close the abdomen immediately after the recovery of intraabdominal injuries. Consequently, a staged reconstruction is required, and the first stage is usually a temporary closing approach. At the end of this stage, resulting giant "ventral hernia" is a burden for both the patient and the surgeon. Therefore a permanent repair is subsequently needed. Although there are many treatment modalities described for this goal, etiologies like high-energy gunshots may cause an exactly nuisance scene which can limit treatment options and reduce final success. Herein, it was the objective of this study to present our staged protocol to restore the abdominal wall defect and strategy for optimizing the results in such conundrum cases. ⋯ In this study, NPWT, tissue expansion and dual-sided mesh were used together as a staged procedure for optimizing the results in the clinical scenario of an open abdomen due to high-energy gunshot wound. Results were highly satisfactory for patients and acceptable aesthetically.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
[Diaphragmatic injury: condition be noticed in the management of thoracic trauma].
The aim of the present study was to emphasize diaphragmatic injuries that can be overlooked in chest traumas. ⋯ Diaphragmatic lacerations should be kept in mind when penetrating and blunt injuries to the thorax are evaluated.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
Comparative StudyComparison of antemortem clinical diagnosis and postmortem findings in burn-related deaths.
Burn injuries are an important public health problem resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Mortality in burn patients is associated with age, the extent of the burn surface, and the presence of concurrent chronic diseases. Studies have revealed differences between antemortem clinical diagnoses and postmortem findings in burn-related deaths. ⋯ Burn-related deaths are an important cause of mortality among soldiers. We believe that postmortem findings revealed by autopsies could significantly contribute to the treatment of burn cases, and that interdisciplinary data sharing would be important in this respect.