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Penile fracture is a surgical emergency defined as rupture of the tunica albuginea. Although most cases can be diagnosed with clinical evaluation, it has been stated in the literature that diagnosis in as many as 15% of cases can be challenging. In uncertain cases, imaging can help determine diagnosis. ⋯ Performing MRI in clinically equivocal cases can provide crucial data to make precise diagnosis and improve patient management.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2016
Case ReportsLaparoscopic resection and intracorporeal anastomosis of perforated small bowel caused by fish bone ingestion.
Presently described is case of a 52-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency department with 3-day history of epigastric pain. Abdominal examination revealed diffuse tenderness and muscle guarding. Plain abdominal X-ray showed free subdiaphragmatic air. ⋯ Laparoscopy showed several inflamed, edematous jejunal loops with proximal obstruction and perforation by an impacted fish bone. Completely intracorporeal resection and anastomosis using laparoscopic linear stapler was performed and segment of resected bowel was removed through trocar site. Postoperative period was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on fourth day.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2016
Case ReportsERCP with stenting of traumatic pancreatic duct transection: A case report.
Pancreatic injuries, though rare, are associated with high morbidity because of location of pancreas adjacent to the various hollow and solid organs. Difficulty in early diagnosis adds to morbidity. Condition of the pancreatic duct is an important factor in grading the injury and deciding upon course of management. ⋯ Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) has recently emerged as an effective diagnostic as well as therapeutic modality for hepatobiliary and pancreatic pathologies. Presently described is case of a 12-year-old boy who presented with post-traumatic complete transection of pancreatic duct, which was successfully managed by ERCP-guided stenting of the duct. Therapeutic advantages of ERCP in trauma setting and difficulties involved are highlighted.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2016
Investigation of hand function among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder with upper extremity trauma history.
The present study was designed to compare hand function in autistic children with history of upper extremity trauma with that of autistic children those who do not have history of trauma. ⋯ Autistic children with upper extremity trauma history had poor somatosensory perception and hand function. It is important to raise awareness among emergency service staff and inform them about strong relationship between somatosensory perception, hand function, and upper extremity trauma in children with ASD in order to develop appropriate rehabilitation process and prevent further trauma.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2016
Therapeutic efficacy of tadalafil and eriythropoietin in experimental spinal cord injury.
This experimental study was an investigation of the efficacy of erythropoietin and tadalafil in rats with induced spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ It was concluded that by decreasing oxidative stress, tadalafil and erythropoietin can inhibit secondary damage in SCI.