European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
Impact of coronal plane fragments and anterior big neck fragments on the occurrence of perioperative lateral wall fractures in AO/OTA 31-A1,2 intertrochanteric fractures treated with cephalomedullary nailing.
Cephalomedullary nails are used widely today for pertrochanteric fractures, and intraoperative lateral wall fractures can cause adverse effects. Recently, a high incidence of coronal fragments in pertrochanteric fractures was reported when analyzed with 3D CT reconstructions. In this study, we analyzed the association between the type of coronal fragments and perioperative lateral wall fractures. ⋯ Pertrochanteric fractures with large coronal fragments and anterior big neck fragments have a high risk of perioperative lateral wall fractures when treated by cephalomedullary nails. Surgeons should examine the width of the intact lateral wall, and take caution to preserve its integrity.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
Prolonged tactical tourniquet application for extremity combat injuries during war against terrorism in the Sahelian strip.
This study reports on complications following extended tourniquet application in patients with combat extremity injuries treated by the French Military Health Service in the Sahelian strip. ⋯ Extended and proximal tourniquet applications led to significant morbidity related to compartment syndrome and rhabdomyolysis. Hemorrhagic shock, mass casualty incident, and tactical constraints often precluded revising the temporary tourniquet applied under fire.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
Iatrogenic injury of the popliteal artery in orthopedic knee surgery: clinical results and development of a therapeutic algorithm.
Intraoperative injury to the popliteal artery is a rare complication of orthopedic surgery, however, it can have serious consequences, including major amputation. Recommendations for a standard approach are lacking. The aim of this study was to develop an interdisciplinary therapeutic algorithm to assist in complication management. ⋯ Both endovascular and surgical procedures can be used to treat arterial injuries after knee surgery. Efficient standardized diagnosis and the involvement of vascular expertise are essential to prevent functional impairment or limb loss, as suggested in the algorithms.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
The significance of a concomitant clavicle fracture in flail chest patients: incidence, concomitant injuries, and outcome of 12,348 polytraumata from the TraumaRegister DGU®.
Isolated clavicle fractures (CF) rarely show complications, but their influence in the thorax trauma of the seriously injured still remains unclear. Some authors associate CF with a higher degree of chest injuries; therefore, the clavicle is meant to be a gatekeeper of the thorax. ⋯ Due to the relevance of a concomitant CF fracture in FC, diagnostics should focus on finding CFs or rule them out. Combined costoclavicular injuries are associated with a significantly higher degree of thoracic injuries and longer hospital stays.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
Short and long-term impact of sarcopenia on outcomes from emergency laparotomy.
Emergency laparotomy (EL) carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality, that is greater among older patients. Sarcopenia refers to an age- or pathology-associated muscle loss and has been demonstrated to correlate with poorer outcomes in several surgical conditions. This study assessed the impact of sarcopenia on morbidity and mortality in elderly patients undergoing EL. ⋯ Sarcopenia does not provide useful short-term prognostic information in elderly EL patients.