Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2022
Are there factors in the disease of peroneal necrotizing fasciitis which should be used when choosing the anesthetic technique?: Descriptive analysis of a cohort from two centers.
This study aims to examine the factors affecting the selection of anaesthesia method in Fournier's gangrene. ⋯ The selection of anaesthesia method in Fournier gangrene patients is a complex process affected by factors, such as the patients' general condition, sepsis, and whether or not there is bleeding diathesis. The risk -benefit balance in the selection of anaesthesia method should be evaluated individually for patients.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2022
An evaluation of the characteristics of orthopedic pediatric traumas during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of implemented social isolation measures on the characteristics of orthopedic pediatric traumas during this COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period. ⋯ Our results demonstrated significant differences in patients' demographics as well as trauma characteristics during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2022
Comparison of different treatment techniques in the mandibular condyle fracture.
Mandibular condyle fractures can be treated conservatively by intermaxillary fixation (IMF) or by open reposition and internal fixation. Although many studies have discussed for the optimal treatment method, the issue remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to compare conservative techniques in the mandibular condyle fractures. ⋯ The use of IMF with an occlusal splint is a more conservative and acceptable treatment modality than open reduction in selected cases.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2022
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the first 100 days on orthopedic trauma surgery practice, the experience of a university hospital in Istanbul.
With the rapid and effective change created by the COVID-19 pandemic in all medical practice, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the first 100 days of the COVID-19 pandemic on the operations performed in a reference university hospital in the field of orthopedics and traumatology. Compare the results with the same period of the previous year and aim to evaluate importance of restrictions. ⋯ The postponement of elective cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic enabled us to manage trauma cases despite decreasing capacity utilization. In addition, it was observed that the transition of schools to online education and the implementation of curfews significantly reduced the number of trauma in the pediatric group. Separation of operating rooms and wards had a huge effect on protection of non-COVID patients. We hope that, in light of this study, we can guide health policies and help other colleagues to manage the possible new waves of the pandemic process or similar processes that may occur in the future.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2022
General surgery practice under the COVID-19 pandemic: The experience of a pandemic hospital in Istanbul.
Although elective operations in general surgery clinics were postponed during the pandemic, non-deferrable operations such as emergency trauma, acute abdominal, and cancer surgeries continued. We aimed to present emergency and non-deferrable elective surgery cases in our hospital's general surgery clinic during the pandemic, to identify the general surgery patients that pose the greatest risk for healthcare workers who served these patients, and to share our experience in these situations. ⋯ Maintaining functional surgery departments under challenging times, such as a pandemic, will continue to be an important aspect of health systems. We believe that the results of this study will help reduce in-hospital transmission, help prevent disease transmission to healthcare personnel, and allow the members of the surgical teams to know in which patient group they will be at higher risk of infection during the operation.