Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
The effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester on inflammatory cytokines after acute spinal cord injury.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) on proinflammatory cytokines, IL-1ß and TNF-α, and explore its healing effect after acute spinal cord injury. ⋯ CAPE suppresses the levels of proinflammatory cytokines, TNF-α and IL-1ß, after acute spinal cord injury in the early phase and contributes to the healing process.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialWhich modality is the best choice in distal radius fractures treated with two different Kirschner wire fixation and immobilization techniques?
The aim of the study was to investigate whether the number and position of Kirschner (K)-wires, and the manner and duration of immobilization influence radiologic and functional outcomes of distal radius fractures treated with percutaneous K-wire fixation. ⋯ Tripod technique with 3 K-wires is a safe and reliable procedure to achieve stability and good radiological results. The use of a removable splint also improves the functional outcomes in the treatment of both intra- and extra-articular distal radius fractures.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
Case ReportsIntrathoracic dislocation of the humeral head accompanied by polytrauma: How to treat it?
High-energy trauma to the shoulder is associated with multiple injuries and is often difficult to evaluate. One of these complex traumas is the displacement of the humeral head into the thoracic cavity. ⋯ Initially, the patient underwent chest drainage and thoracoscopy to remove the displaced humeral head and, subsequently, underwent delayed artificial humeral head replacement. Hemodynamic stability, systematic evaluation, removal of the humeral head, and individual shoulder reconstruction are recommended for these patients.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
Evaluation of autopsy reports in terms of preventability of traumatic deaths.
The analysis of autopsy reports plays an important role in the evaluation of trauma care quality. The objective of this study was to determine the rate of preventable deaths and medical errors in regard to the autopsy reports as an indicator of trauma care quality in traumatic deaths. ⋯ High rates of preventable deaths in the pre-hospital period, in cases of penetrating injuries, and particularly in cases of chest trauma were evaluated as noteworthy findings. Integrated working of pre-hospital emergency healthcare services with trauma centres would enable the development of trauma care and reduce the rates of preventable deaths.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2015
A comparative study of small intestinal perforation secondary to foreign body and other non-traumatic causes.
Little was known about gastrointestinal perforation secondary to foreign body in adults, which was only documented by several case series reports. The aim of this study was to characterize it with comparative methods. ⋯ Clinical performance of small intestinal perforation secondary to foreign body is atypical, and preoperative diagnosis relies on CT scans. Primary perforation closure is safe and effective, and relatively better outcomes can be achieved.