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Today, at least 1 television (TV) is owned in most households, and watching TV has become a significant part of daily life. Time spent in front of the TV has increased as its popularity has grown, which may pose a danger to children. The aim of the present study was to draw attention to cases of TV tip-over-related pediatric injuries. ⋯ An increasing number of individuals present to emergency services with injuries sustained by TV toppling. Cases of injury, permanent disability, and even death associated with falling TVs suggest that awareness of the danger should be increased, as it may affect children in particular.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Effects of transpositional muscle flaps transfected with vascular endothelial growth factor gene in the treatment of experimental osteomyelitis.
Based on the angiogenetic and stimulating effects of bone healing and formation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), the present study was designed to assess the efficacy of VEGF gene application in the management of experimentally induced osteomyelitis. ⋯ The efficacy of the VEGF gene-transfected muscle flap in the management of experimental osteomyelitis was proven by the results of the present study.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Expression signatures of lncRNAs in skeletal muscles at the early flow phase revealed by microarray in burned rats.
Severe thermal trauma covering more than 30% of the total body surface area (TBSA) triggers a sustained pathophysiological response, which includes, but is not limited to, hypermetabolism, chronic inflammation, and severe skeletal muscle wasting. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are an important class of pervasive genes involved in a variety of biological functions. However, the functions of lncRNAs in the regulation of responses of skeletal muscle wasting after severe burn have remained untested. ⋯ Presently identified were lncRNAs differentially expressed in skeletal muscles of burned rats, compared to normal tissues. Regulatory pathways may be involved in the pathogenesis of skeletal muscle wasting. Each lncRNA-mRNA pair identified is a strong candidate for a future study to definitively confirm the presence of specific lncRNA-mRNA interactions, thus providing a more detailed picture of the pathogenesis of skeletal muscle wasting in burned rats.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Case ReportsAir gun pellet: cardiac penetration and peripheral embolization.
Use of high-velocity air guns can to lead to serious injuries. Management options of cardiac pellet gun injuries are based on patient stability, and course and location of the pellet. ⋯ Following right ventricular entry, the pellet lodged in the left atrium and embolized to the right iliac and femoral artery. Following pellet localization, right ventricular injury was repaired, and the pellet was removed successfully.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Case ReportsChallenging management of obturator hernia: a report of three cases and literature review.
Obturator hernia (OH) is a rare condition with high rates of morbidity and mortality. While diagnosis is difficult, surgery is the definitive treatment. ⋯ Advanced age, intestinal obstruction, bowel perforation, comorbid diseases, and clinical deterioration are risk factors for higher rates of mortality. The aim of the present report was to document clinical and surgical management of 3 female patients, each over 80 years of age, admitted to the emergency surgery department with intestinal obstruction and OH.