Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Oct 2023
Biomechanical comparison of three different surgical methods in the surgical treatment of distal tibial metaphyseal fractures. An animal model study.
The aim of this study is to investigate mechanical properties of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO), supracutaneousplating (SP), and unilateral external fixators (UEF) which can be performed for open tibial fractures. ⋯ Based on the biomechanical properties from this in vitro animal model study, SP technique was biomechanically stronger than UEF and has similar biomechanical properties with MIPO in terms of axial loading.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Oct 2023
Determination of risk factors for conversion from laparoscopic to open appendectomy in patients with acute appendicitis.
Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of surgical emergencies. It can be difficult to distinguish cases of acute appendicitis that should be managed by laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) from those that should be managed by open surgery. This study aimed to prevent the inappropriate choice of technique and associated complications by identifying potential risk factors for conversion from laparoscopic to open appendectomy (OA) at the time of initial surgical assessment. ⋯ Advanced age, especially over 65 years, elevated bilirubin levels, an ASA >2 score, and an increased need for pre-operative diagnostics using CT scans were found to be significant predictors of conversion to OA. In the conversion group, operative time, time to oral intake, and the incidence of complicated appendicitis were significantly higher. The conversion group had significantly higher rates of postoperative complications, surgical site infections, hospital readmissions, and mortality. To avoid the increased rate of complications associated with conversion to open surgery, the initial evaluation of a patient with prospective risk factors may be beneficial.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Oct 2023
Using e-scooters: An easy way to get home or a nightmare? An orthopedic perspective on e-scooter accidents.
The percentage of e-scooter use quickly escalated in our community due to its convenience, low cost, and eases of use. The number of accidents causing high-energy traumas has also increased. This study aims to describe the demographic char-acteristics and fracture patterns of patients admitted to the emergency department following an e-scooter accident and to identify common, correctable factors that increased the likelihood of accidents. ⋯ Although governments have introduced many regulations regarding e-scooter use, the current situation seems insufficient in solving the problem. E-scooter users should be further educated about the associated risks. Authorities should tighten their supervision of scooter rental companies and drivers. Nighttime usage conditions should be reviewed, and the use of alcohol should be controlled. The use of helmets should be mandatory. If such regulations are tightened, accident rates can be reduced or high-energy impacts from existing accidents can be avoided. The results suggest that experienced, slow, non-alcoholic, and rule-abiding drivers require less operative treatment. This article will hopefully raise awareness and improve e-scooter regulations.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Oct 2023
The effect of well-known burn-related features on machine learning algorithms in burn patients' mortality prediction.
Burns is one of the most common traumas worldwide. Severely injured burn patients have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate well-known risk factors for burn mortality and comparison of six machine learn-ing (ML) Algorithms' predictive performances. ⋯ ML algorithms showed strong predictive performance in burn mortality. The development of an ML algorithm with the right input features could be useful in the clinical practice. Further investigations are needed on this topic.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Oct 2023
Improving health-care planning for fracture patients in Türkiye: insights from a nationwide study.
The distribution of fractures may vary according to age and gender. In a country like Türkiye, which has high population density and covers a large geographical area, it is important to understand the regional variations in fractures and identify the health institutions in which patients seek treatment to plan new health-care investments effectively. The objective of our study was to investigate the distribution of fractures across the seven regions of Türkiye considering age, gender, and the level of health institutions the patients visited. ⋯ By understanding the distribution of fractures in Türkiye based on fracture site, geographical region, age, and gender, it becomes possible to improve the planning of patient access to health-care services. In regions with limited health resources, a more successful resource distribution can be achieved by considering fracture distributions and age groups.