European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2023
Meta AnalysisSurgical versus non-surgical treatment of flail chest: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Conflicting evidence exists on the choice of surgical or non-surgical treatment of flail chest injuries. We aimed to perform a meta-analysis comparing outcomes in patients presenting flail chest undergoing surgical or non-surgical treatment. ⋯ Our results suggest that surgical treatment is advantageous compared to non-surgical treatment for patients with flail chest secondary to rib fractures.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2023
Multicenter StudyInfluence of residency discipline and seniority on traumatic musculoskeletal radiographs interpretation accuracy: a multicenter study.
Imaging studies are a significant and integral part of the initial assessment of patients admitted to the emergency department. Developing imaging diagnostic abilities early in residency is of paramount importance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare diagnosis accuracy of common musculoskeletal X-rays (XR) between residency disciplines and seniority. ⋯ Orthopedic residents presented higher diagnosis accuracy of MSK imaging compared to EM and radiology residents. Seniority had a positive effect on diagnosis accuracy. The development of an educational program on MSK XR is necessary to enhance the competency of physicians in their daily practice.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2023
Dangerous passage: the utility and accuracy of modern chest computed tomography in penetrating thoracic injuries with potential transmediastinal trajectory.
The aim of this study is to evaluate utility and reliability of chest CT as a standalone screening modality for stable patients with thoracic GSWs and potential transmediastinal trajectories. ⋯ Modern high-quality CT provides highly accurate and reliable screening modality for penetrating chest and mediastinal injuries and can be used as a standalone study in most patients or to guide further tests. Chest CT facilitated successful NOM.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2023
It is (not) always on Friday: inter-hospital patient transfers in orthopedic and trauma surgery.
While inter-hospital transfers for patients who have suffered major trauma have been well investigated, patient flows for other injured patients, or cases with orthopedic complications, are rarely described. This study aims to analyze the affected collective and to show possible reasons, patterns, and pitfalls to optimize the process in future. ⋯ There is currently no structured procedure or algorithm for transferring patients in orthopedics and trauma surgery.