European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2021
Trauma patients eligible for resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA), a retrospective cohort study.
Non-compressible torso hemorrhage is a major but potentially preventable cause of trauma-related mortality. REBOA has rapidly emerged as an adjunct for hemorrhage control. However, little is known about the proportion of trauma patients in which REBOA may be indicated. The aim of our study was to determine this proportion. ⋯ The study suggests a potential indication for REBOA (incidence) of 2.5 per one million inhabitants per year according to the used criteria. Local REBOA guidelines may vary but a significant number of trauma centers use similar criteria. Although the total mortality within this group is high, the number of patients that theoretically may benefit from the use of REBOA is low.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2021
Anterior supra-acetabular external fixation for tile C1 pelvic fractures: a digital anatomical study and a finite element analysis.
Investigating the anatomical characteristics of supra-acetabular screw corridor as well as comparing the biomechanical stability between semi- and full-length screw external fixations for Tile C1 pelvic fractures. ⋯ The outer lower part of AIIS is recommended as an insertion point of the supra-acetabular screw with about 30° medial and cranial inclination angles, and the semi-length screw is safer for placing and has satisfactory biomechanical stability by compared with a full-length screw.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2021
Minimally displaced acetabulum fractures in geriatric patients: a comparison of open, percutaneous and non-operative treatment from the German Pelvic Injury Register data.
In elderly patients with minimally displaced acetabulum fractures, the patients' inability to partially weight-bear and the need for early mobilisation may trigger the decision towards a treatment with higher primary stability. The purpose of this study was to compare open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), closed reduction and percutaneous fixation (CRPIF) and non-operative treatment in geriatric minimally displaced acetabulum fractures with regard to complications and quality of reduction. ⋯ Both operative methods reduced fracture gap displacement. CRPIF was associated with lower blood loss and shorter operative time compared to ORIF (p < 0.001). Hospital stay was 12.9 days in the non-operative group, 16.8 with CRPIF and 23.6 with ORIF (p < 0.001). Non-surgical general complications were more likely to occur following ORIF (22.2%) compared to CRPIF (8.1%) and non-operative treatment (8.4%, p < 0.001). The rate of surgical complications was not different for ORIF and CRPIF (p = 0.122) CONCLUSION: Both operative treatments improve fracture displacement and joint congruency in elderly patients with minimally displaced acetabulum fractures. Compared to ORIF, CRPIF achieves similar quality of reduction but is associated with fewer complications, smaller intraoperative blood loss, shorter operative time and shorter length of hospital stay.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2021
Open abdomen closure methods for severe abdominal sepsis: a retrospective cohort study.
The open abdomen (OA) procedure as part of damage control surgery represents a significant surgical advance in severe intra-abdominal infections. Major techniques used for OA are negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and non-NPWT. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the effects of different abdominal closure methods and their outcomes in patients presenting with abdominal sepsis treated with OA. ⋯ NPWT is the best temporary abdominal closure technique to decrease mortality and colostomy rates in patients managed with OA for severe intra-abdominal infections.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2021
Risk factors of non-union in intramedullary stabilized diaphyseal long bone fractures: identifying the role of fracture stabilization strategies and concomitant injuries.
Concomitant chest injury is known to negatively affect bone metabolism and fracture healing, whereas traumatic brain injury (TBI) appears to have positive effects on bone metabolism. Osteogenesis can also be influenced by the timing of fracture stabilization. We aimed to identify how chest injuries, TBI and fracture stabilization strategy influences the incidence of non-union. ⋯ Our results indicate that the number of operations performed in patients with long bone fractures should be kept as low as possible and that the indication for and the timing of DCO treatment should be meticulously noted to minimize the risk of non-union development.