Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2017
A biological tube technique for the repair of peripheral nerve defects using 'stuffed nerves'.
Presently described is research examining the "stuffed nerve" technique to repair peripheral nerve defects. ⋯ The stuffed nerve technique is an alternative to autogenous nerve grafting and produces similar electrophysiological and histomorphological properties.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2017
Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury.
We investigated the effects of an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, riluzole, and a pancaspase inhibitor and basic apoptosis mediator, Q-VD-OPh, in combination or alone in posttraumatic spinal cord injury. ⋯ With regard to limiting secondary damage after trauma, statistically significant results were observed in the Q-VDOPh only and Q-VD-OPh-riluzole combination groups. More extensive laboratory studies are required to limit and control the effects of secondary damage after spinal cord trauma.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2017
Does protocatechuic acid, a natural antioxidant, reduce renal ischemia reperfusion injury in rats?
Protocatechuic acid (PCA), which has antioxidant property, is a simple phenolic compound commonly found in many plants, vegetables, and fruits, notably in green tea and almonds. Present study was an investigation of the effects of PCA on rat kidney with ischemia/reperfusion (IR) injury. ⋯ PCA reduced oxidative stress and can be used as an effective agent in treatment of renal IR injury.
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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.