Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2016
Effects of melatonin on cytokine release and healing of colonic anastomoses in an experimental sepsis model.
The present objective was to identify effects of early melatonin application on healing of anastomotic wound and inflammation in an experimental sepsis model. ⋯ Application of melatonin in early sepsis significantly improved colonic anastomotic healing in a rat model.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2016
Effects of acetaminophen and mannitol on crush injuries in rats: An experimental study.
The present objective was to evaluate effects of acetaminophen and mannitol on renal function and histopathology in crush injuries. ⋯ In crush injuries, acetaminophen improves histopathological renal damage better than mannitol. When used in conjunction with mannitol, the toxic effect of acetaminophen on the liver is decreased.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2016
Clinical TrialMedial mini-open versus percutaneous pin fixation for type III supracondylar fractures in children.
The present objective was to compare medial mini-open and percutaneous treatment of pediatric supracondylar fractures according to fluoroscopy time, duration of surgery, and iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury. ⋯ In conclusion, similar results of both techniques were observed, and both carry risk of iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury. Medial pin placement is easier and less demanding when used with mini-open technique.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2016
Diagnostic utility of the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia: A retrospective cohort study.
Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) remains fatal in 50-70% of cases. AMI is recognized as a vascular emergency, requiring rapid and efficient clinical evaluation and treatment. In the present retrospective study, the possible utility of the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the early diagnosis of AMI was explored. The potential use of this ratio to distinguish AMI from non-vascular bowel necrosis (NVBN) was investigated. ⋯ We suggest that preoperative NLR aids in the diagnosis of AMI, and can be used to distinguish this condition from NVBN. NLR should be calculated, in addition to clinical examination.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2016
Case ReportsA swallowed metal nail entrapped in the right psoas muscle.
Foreign body ingestion can be caused by many factors, including hallucination in patients with mental retardation. Most ingested foreign bodies are naturally discharged, though surgical intervention is necessary in some cases. Endoscopic intervention often leads to successful outcome, though open surgery may be required in certain instances. ⋯ Commonly ingested foreign bodies include daily objects, toys, and dentures, though they may differ in patients with mental retardation. The treatment of such cases requires a diversity of methods and experience. Foreign body ingestion should be kept in mind when a patient presents with pain in the right lumbar region, particularly in patients with mental retardation.