Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
Comparison of clinical outcomes with three different intramedullary nailing devices in the treatment of unstable trochanteric fractures.
The aim of this study was toreport our experience regarding the use of three different methods for intramedullary nailing in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. ⋯ New Talon distal fix nail/lag screw was associated with lower cut-out rates than PFNA and shorter operative times than InterTan. Further study is warranted to clearly establish the potential advantages of Talon distal fix over any other technique described herein.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
A prospective clinical study of the effects of the physical features of the appendix on perforation.
Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common surgical emergencies, whosepostoperative morbidity and mortality increase significantly when the appendix perforates. The identification of factors that lead to perforation in these patients might effectively reduce morbidity. In this study, factors associated with perforation in AA were examined. ⋯ BMI, prehospital delay, a retrocecally positioned appendix, presence of an abscess, and appendix wall thickness, root diameter, and length are risk factors for perforation in AA.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
Case ReportsTwistin' the night away: gallbladder torsion accompanying large bowel malignancy.
Gallbladder (GB) torsion is a rare surgical emergency seen in the elderly. It occurs due to the rotation of the gallbladder along the axis of the cystic artery and cystic duct. This study aimed to report a case of an acute GB torsion in an elderly female patient diagnosed by multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT). The clinical and imaging features of GB torsion, which can be used to assist in the preoperative diagnosis, were also discussed with emphasis on CT criteria.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
Resuscitation complications encountered in forensic autopsy cases performed in Muğla province.
The purpose of this study was to determine complications of resuscitation seen during autopsies and evaluate the effectiveness of basic life support training. ⋯ Resuscitation complications are important since they can be presumed to have carried out for traumatic reasons.Resuscitation complications seen in autopsy cases with non-traumatic causes can be perceived as traumatic events. They can be assumed incorrectly as trauma symptoms. These complications can be reduced with a good resuscitation training of the health personnel.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2015
Case ReportsPenetrating brain injury with a bike key: a case report.
Penetrating brain injury (PBI) may be caused by low-velocity or high-velocity objects. Several objects are known to cause such injury ranging from knives to rooster pecks. However, an assault with the key of a bike causing PBI has not been reported in the literature. ⋯ On post-operative day two, the patient developed motor aphasia, which subsided in subsequent days with antiedema measures. At the first month follow-up, the patient was having normal speech and consciousness. Prompt treatment of penetrating brain injury is important and angiography is not always necessary for PBI.