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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2019
Comparison of subacute and delayed free flap reconstruction in the treatment of open lower extremity fractures.
Although early free flap coverage for lower extremity traumatic defects has been recommended by several authors, it is often not practical due to associated patient injuries or logistics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of subacute and delayed surgical timing on flap success. ⋯ Both subacute and delayed reconstruction for lower extremity traumatic defects can be performed with favorable results with appropriate wound preparation and precise preoperative planning.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2019
Cranial and spinal injuries in motorcycle accidents: A hospital-based study.
Injuries caused by motorcycle accidents have been reported in several studies with an examination from a general trauma point of view. However, to our knowledge, there is no detailed study specific to central nervous system injuries. This research was focused on central nervous system injuries associated with motorcycle accidents. ⋯ A detailed report of motorcycle accident-associated central nervous system injuries is provided. The use of protective equipment, such as helmets, significantly reduced the rate of cerebral injury and death.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2019
Validity of bone scans to detect missed injury in patients with major trauma.
It is easy to miss injuries in patients with major trauma (MT). The authors hypothesized that bone scans (BSs) would reduce the number of missed injuries. However, there was not enough evidence on BS in patients with MT. The purpose of the present study was to identify the basic results of BS in patients with MT. ⋯ BS showed high sensitivity and high NPV. Further large-scale studies might add more validity to the use of BS in patients with MT.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2019
Penetrating keratoplasty in patients with traumatic corneal scarring.
To evaluate the results of penetrating keratoplasty (PK) due to trauma-related corneal scarring. ⋯ In cases of eye injuries due to trauma, the eyes subjected to combined vitrectomy and PK had poor visual prognosis and high graft rejection rate compared to those subjected to PK as the only treatment.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2019
Case ReportsA successful case of surgical intervention for traumatic globe luxation in a child: From light perception to full visual acuity.
Traumatic globe luxation is a rare condition in pediatric emergency medicine and can cause vision loss in some cases. Therefore, it is considered a critical condition in emergency rooms, and all physicians, particularly those working in emergency units, should be familiar with this condition and its management to be able to prevent organ-threatening complications, such as vision loss. ⋯ The condition was promptly managed with urgent lateral canthotomy and inferior cantholysis. At the one-month post-trauma follow-up, VA was 20/20 on the Snellen chart; no limitations in eye movement in any position of gaze were noted.