Swiss surgery = Schweizer Chirurgie = Chirurgie suisse = Chirurgia svizzera
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Diagnosis of bronchial rupture after blunt chest trauma may be difficult and this is demonstrated on behalf of four patients treated in our institution. Bronchoscopy is mandatory for exclusion or confirmation of a bronchial rupture. In addition spiral CT scan was found to be helpful for diagnosis and localisation of bronchial injury. Early diagnosis allows prompt surgical therapy that will avoid irreversible loss of pulmonary parenchyma.
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Retrospective analysis of the functional and radiographic outcome of a new temporary fixation device in the surgical treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation stage Tossy III. ⋯ Our mid- and longterm results confirm the value of the clavicle hook-plate as an alternative to other temporary fixation devices in the surgical treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation stage Tossy III.
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Case Reports
An unusual manifestation of Meckel's diverticulum: bleeding and perforation--a case report.
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. Bleeding of the diverticulum from a peptic ulcer due to ectopic gastric mucosa makes up 25% of all complications in the disease. ⋯ Segmental small bowel resection was performed. Difficulty of preoperative diagnosis is discussed, indication for incidental diverticulectomy is established and the literature reviewed.