Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2010
[Analysis of preventable deaths according to postmortem reports in traumatic deaths].
In this study, we aimed to investigate preventable deaths due to trauma among cases in whom autopsy and postmortem examinations were performed in Diyarbakir Council of Forensic Medicine. ⋯ When the results were compared with the studies performed in the areas in which modern trauma care and trauma centers are located, the preventable death ratio was found high. As a result, it has been determined that development of a modern trauma system and trauma centers have significant roles in decreasing preventable death ratios.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2010
Levosimendan up-regulates transforming growth factor-beta and smad signaling in the aorta in the early stage of sepsis.
This prospective, controlled experimental study was planned to investigate the effects of levosimendan on transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta3 and Smad1, Smad2 and Smad3 expression in the early stages of sepsis. ⋯ Beneficial effects of levosimendan on hemodynamics and global oxygen transport were reported in experimental and clinical trials. Besides its potency on C++ ion sensitivity, it should influence inflammatory cytokine production by diminishing TGF-beta3 and Smad1, Smad2 and Smad3 expression.
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In this study, we investigated the effect of voltage levels on muscle damage in patients with electrical injuries. ⋯ Skeletal muscle damage can be caused by both high-voltage and low-voltage electrical injury, and in these patients, the degree of muscle damage may be consistent with the elevated initial serum levels of muscle enzymes, especially of CK. However, further researches are necessary to determine if there is strong evidence of a direct correlation between voltage level and the degree of muscle damage.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2010
[Ultrasonographic findings and evaluation of white blood cell counts in patients undergoing laparotomy with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis].
Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most frequent pathologies among surgical illnesses. Diagnosis is easy in typical cases, but difficult in atypical cases. In this study, ultrasonographic (USG) findings and leukocyte counts of patients were examined to determine their values in the diagnosis of AA. ⋯ In this study, the sensitivity of USG was lower than the high sensitivity ratios reported in the literature. However, the sensitivity of leukocyte counts was significantly higher than that of USG.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2010
Case ReportsRapid spontaneous resolution of epidural hematoma: a case report.
Incidence of acute epidural hematoma is estimated as 1.5% of patients treated for head trauma. The condition can be fatal, and urgent surgical evacuation is recommended. Spontaneous resolution may occur in some cases. Herein, rapid spontaneous resolution of an epidural hematoma is reported and possible mechanisms are discussed.