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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2017
Managing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-related complications in patients referred to the surgical emergency unit.
The goal of this study was to present our experience in the management of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-related complications in patients referred to our surgical emergency unit by various endoscopy centers. ⋯ Comprehending and managing the main risk factors can minimize complications; however, they would not be eliminated. Moderate and severe complications may increase the mortality rates, particularly in high-risk patients.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2017
ReviewTopical hemostatics for bleeding control in pre-hospital setting: Then and now.
Massive hemorrhage causes instant and early deaths because of hypovolemia. However, even if the victim makes it to the hospital, hypothermia, metabolic acidosis, and coagulation impairments caused by bleeding pose a great risk for survival. Many topical hemostatic agents are developed for neck, armpit, or groin injuries that are not amenable to tourniquet application and for extremity wounds to be used in conjunction with tourniquets. This paper focuses on those hemostatics that differ based on the action mechanism and are suitable for pre-hospital setting and summarizes the latest recommendations regarding their usage.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2017
Primary exploration for radial nerve palsy associated with unstable closed humeral shaft fracture.
The treatment of radial nerve palsy caused by closed humeral shaft fracture is a matter of debate. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of early surgical management of radial nerve palsy in patients with unstable closed humeral shaft fractures and to determine whether patients with this injury should be surgically explored. ⋯ For radial nerve palsy accompanied by unstable humeral shaft fracture, primary exploration of the radial nerve and open reduction and plate fixation of the fracture should be considered as a treatment of choice. High-energy trauma, fracture location at the middle-distal humerus, and simple transverse fracture or comminuted fracture with butterfly fragment seems to be risk factors for radial nerve transection.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2017
ESIN and K-wire fixation have similar results in pediatric both-bone diaphyseal forearm fractures.
The purpose of this study was to compare short-term radiographic and clinical results of pediatric both-bone diaphyseal forearm fractures treated with intramedullary nail fixation using titanium nails or K-wires. ⋯ Intramedullary fixation of forearm fractures in children with titanium nail or K-wire does not affect radiological and clinical results. Both elastic stable intramedullary nail and K-wire fixation were effective in stabilizing pediatric diaphyseal forearm fractures.
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Fournier's gangrene is a surgical emergency that progresses rapidly and insidiously and results in high morbidity and mortality rates unless it is immediately diagnosed and managed. Here we analyze the outcomes of patients who were followed up and treated for Fournier's gangrene. ⋯ In Fournier's gangrene, early diagnosis, effective resuscitation, aggressive debridement, and VAC application in suitable cases may reduce the morbidity and mortality rates and the need for an ostomy.