Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2012
Effects of hemoperitoneum on wound healing and fibrinolytic activity in colonic anastomosis.
We aimed to test whether hemoperitoneum has adverse effects on colonic anastomosis healing by increasing fibrinolytic activity. ⋯ In this first study on the effect of hemoperitoneum on colonic anastomosis, we observed no significant effect on anastomotic healing or fibrinolytic activity, except in the omentum. Further studies with different blood volumes and assessment times are needed.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2012
Trauma in women of child-bearing age in a high-income developing country.
We aimed to study the distribution and causes of trauma in women of child-bearing age. ⋯ The majority of females involved in trauma were aged 20- 34 years. RTC is the main mechanism of injury and fatality. Female trauma is associated with a high incidence of pelvic fractures. A higher rate of cervical injuries was observed in females in contrast to lumbar injuries in males.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2012
Alpha-1 protease inhibitor and antichymotrypsin levels in acute pancreatitis.
Acute pancreatitis with high mortality of severe onset is still a major problem in medicine. Early identification of the severity of the disease is critical for effective treatment. Many markers have been tried and are still being tested. The ideal marker should be able to identify the cases and distinguish between mild and severe. ⋯ Alpha-1 protease inhibitor and antichymotrypsin are early events in acute pancreatitis, with high levels on admission. Activation of these variables declines after 24 h. These markers may have early diagnostic value in patients with acute pancreatitis. Because neither of them is good at discrimination of mild and severe cases in the disease, they should not be incorporated into routine clinical investigations.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2012
Case ReportsReconstruction of a distal extremity defect using a temporoparietal fascia flap covered with a split-thickness skin graft harvested from the scalp: a cosmetic consideration in donor site selection.
In reconstructive surgery, the ultimate goal in rebuilding a structure is to provide the most similar substitute from both the functional and structural points of view. At the same time, the reconstructive surgeon should focus on minimizing donor area complications. ⋯ We conclude that this combination of harvesting a temporoparietal fascia flap, which has many advantages in reconstructing distal extremity defects, along with a skin graft from the same region as the flap, both hidden by hair, can limit donor site morbidity and achieve optimal reconstructive outcomes.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2012
Case ReportsIsolated hemorrhagic contusion of an incidental meningioma.
The authors present an unusual case of isolated hemorrhagic contusion of an incidental meningioma showing radiological findings similar to those of a hemorrhagic cerebral contusion on computed tomography (CT) in a female patient who presented to our hospital for head trauma. This case has two characteristics. ⋯ Second, there was a possibility that the hemorrhagic contusion of the incidental meningioma on CT was misdiagnosed as a cerebral hemorrhagic contusion. In this case, we propose a possible mechanism to explain this rare phenomenon.