Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2016
Effects of alpha lipoic acid on ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat hindlimb ischemia model.
This study was performed to evaluate the effect of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) on prevention of ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury in rat hindlimb ischemia model. ⋯ ALA was found to be effective in prevention of ischemia-reperfusion injury. Further studies are needed before clinical application.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2016
Comparative StudyComparison of Revised Trauma Score, Injury Severity Score and Trauma and Injury Severity Score for mortality prediction in elderly trauma patients.
Trauma is the fifth leading cause of death in patients 65 years and older. This study is a comparison of results of Revised Trauma Score (RTS), Injury Severity Score (ISS), and Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) in prediction of mortality in cases of geriatric trauma. ⋯ TRISS was the strongest predictor of mortality in elderly trauma patients as result of combination of both anatomical and physiological parameters.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2016
Endovascular treatment of peripheral and visceral arterial injuries in patients with acute trauma.
The present study is an evaluation of the efficacy of endovascular treatment in emergency setting for patients with acute peripheral and visceral arterial injury secondary to penetrating or blunt trauma. ⋯ In our experience, endovascular treatment was a safe and effective option for acute traumatic peripheral and visceral arterial lesions.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2016
Importance of fixation of posterior malleolus fracture in trimalleolar fractures: A retrospective study.
The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate treatment effect and importance of posterior malleolus (PM) fixation in surgically treated trimalleolar fractures. ⋯ Anatomical reduction and rigid internal fixation of PM provide satisfactory clinical and functional outcomes even in elderly patients where bone quality may make adequate fixation difficult. Fixation of even small PM fragments can facilitate rehabilitation by creating more stable construction.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2016
Case ReportsAcute appendicitis during pregnancy: case series of 20 pregnant women.
Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common cause of acute abdomen during pregnancy. Most of the signs of appendicitis are also found during normal pregnancy period, however, and diagnosis of appendicitis during pregnancy remains challenging. The aim of the current study was to report our clinical experience of AA during pregnancy and investigate optimal management of this difficult situation. ⋯ Accurate diagnosis and prompt surgical treatment of AA in pregnant women should be performed due to high rates of maternal and fetal complications.