Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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The purpose of this study was to determine the epidemiological features of cases that were registered for burns and treated at a hospital after the Van earthquake to compare burn cases from the previous year and to determine the factors that influenced mortality. ⋯ It was determined that the number of burn cases registered after the earthquake, the number of flame burns, the percentage of burns and the rate of mortality were higher than the data before the earthquake.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
Case Reports[Bilateral epidural hematoma in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection: a case report].
Intracranial epidural haematomas are almost always secondary to head traumas and usually occur unilaterally. Bilateral intracranial epidural haematomas are rare, but the mortality is very high. ⋯ The occurrence of bilateral epidural haematoma in an HIV infected patient is a rare condition as a result of head trauma in a lateral direction on one side. As a result of the vasculopathy and coagulopathy, which are complications of HIV infection, the cerebral vessels have a fragile structure that leads to complications that facilitate the development of contralateral intracranial epidural haematoma together.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
[Esophageal foreign bodies in children and adults: 20 years experience].
Esophageal foreign object ingestion is frequently seen in all ages. Failure to treat can cause serious complications such as esophageal perforation. The aims of this study were to characterize the clinical features related to foreign objects in the esophagus and to analyze the results of commonly used methods for their removal. ⋯ Underlying esophageal or systemic diseases may predispose adults to foreign object ingestion in the esophagus. Improved endoscopic experience and clinical management of thoracic surgeons led to reduced morbidity and mortality in recent years.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
Case Reports[A successful replantation of total scalp, forehead, left ear, eyebrows and upper eyelids amputation and 6-year follow-up results].
Despite the technical difficulties, microvascular replantation is the outstanding method of treatment for avulsed scalps because of superior aesthetic results and social and psychological benefits. We presented a successful replantation of almost the whole of the scalp as well as the left ear, the entire forehead, eyebrows, and upper eyelids. Functional assessment of the case in the postoperative sixth year was reported.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
Case Reports[Isolated hyoid bone fracture due to blunt trauma: case report].
Fractures of the hyoid bone are very rare. Diagnosis of hyoid fracture is difficult and can be made only with a strong degree of suspicion. We report a case of isolated hyoid bone fracture due to blunt trauma to the neck. ⋯ Emergency physician has to be aware of the possibility of hyoid fractures in blunt traumas. Patients with hyoid fracture should be observed for 24 hours. Generally, medical treatment is satisfactory in isolated hyoid fractures.