Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2018
A retrospective analysis of 2713 hospitalized burn patients in a burns center in Turkey.
Burn trauma is a significant health problem that has physical, psychological, and economic repercussions on affected patients. The aim of this study was to present epidemiological and demographic characteristics of patients treated over an 8-year period at a reference burn treatment center located in the northeast of Turkey and serving a population of approximately four million people. ⋯ Removal of tandirs and replacement with high ovens, restriction of cheese and butter production under primitive circumstances, encouraging cheese and butter production via dairy farm systems, and raising people's awareness through training programs could greatly reduce the number of the burn accidents occurring in this region.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2018
Case ReportsAn unexpected long-term complication of genital burn in a child: Secondary cryptorchidism.
Genital and perineal burns are rare and challenging injuries with serious long-term complications. Involvement of the testes is a sign of severity. There is limited knowledge in the literature about the management of complications and testes involvement in genital and perineal burns. In this report, we present the case of an 8-year-old boy with secondary cryptorchidism due to burn contracture who was treated by increasing the scrotal volume by Z-plasties, skin graft, and orchidopexy.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2018
Case ReportsPediatric dural venous sinus thrombosis following closed head injury: an easily overlooked diagnosis with devastating consequences.
Dural venous sinus thrombosis (DVST) is an uncommon finding after traumatic brain injury. The diagnosis can often be initially missed, particularly if not associated with an overlying fracture. Pediatric DVST following closed head injury and without an overlying fracture is very rare, with only 20 cases reported in the literature to date. ⋯ The coagulation profile was normal, and no fracture overlying the sinus was observed. Although he underwent emergency bifrontal decompressive craniotomy, he did not recover. This study emphasizes on the importance of not missing the diagnosis of sinus thrombosis and the devastating consequences that can occur if it is overlooked.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2018
Analyses of combat-related injuries to the maxillofacial and cervical regions and experiences in an operational field hospital.
With the changing conditions of war, maxillofacial injuries are observed more frequently. Particularly in urban areas, high-energy explosive devices (HEEDs), such as improvised explosive devices, are often used alongside long-barreled weapons (LBWs). It is important to use trauma scoring systems and a multidisciplinary approach for medically and accurately responding to the trauma patient in a timely manner. This study aimed to compare the Military Combat Injury Scale (MCIS) and Military Functional Incapacity Scale (MFIS) between injuries sustained by LBWs or HEEDs and to share experiences of an operational field hospital. ⋯ Maxillofacial and cervical region injuries are increasing in modern conflicts that are usually located in urban areas. Injuries sustained by HEEDs as well as those sustained by LBWs in the maxillofacial area are morbid and mortal. Rapid and comprehensive intervention is life-saving and helping the patient to further trauma treatment.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2018
Clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of traumatic pulmonary pseudocysts.
Traumatic pulmonary pseudocysts (TPP) are rare complications of blunt chest trauma. The aim of this study is to increase the understanding of this rare entity with imaging and clinical parameters for preventing complications and determining the correct treatment approach by observing 15 cases. ⋯ Sudden shearing force across the pulmonary parenchyma results in an area of pulmonary contusion and airtransfer from the airway to the contused area, which in turn leads to pneumatocele formation. Conservative treatment is recommended for these patients, but complications can occur because of cyst rupture. Patients should be closely monitored and be made aware of the risk of life-threatening complications.