Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Jul 2023
A rare cause of intestinal obstruction in children: signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of the colon.
Signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of the colon is well-recognized in adult patients who are extremely rare and not well-documented in children. Our study aims to raise awareness about this rare disease and its long-term outcomes. ⋯ Although signet-ring cell carcinomas (SRCCs) are rare, they should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction in pediatric patients. Despite early diagnosis and treatment, SRCC has a poor prognosis in the pediatric population.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Jul 2023
Analysis of factors related to the decision of Hartmann's procedure and its reversal: a single-center experience.
Hartmann's procedure (HP) is commonly applied to resolve acute clinical conditions in most cases with colonic obstruction or perforation. HP and the closure of the end colostomy are associated with high morbidity-mortality rates. In our study, we aimed to report our clinical experience in HP. ⋯ In our population, HP was more commonly performed for colorectal cancer. The procedure and closure of the ostomy result in low stoma closure rates, high morbidity, and mortality rates, as well as surgical difficulties.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Jul 2023
Comparison of open and closed burn wound dressing applications with tissue culture sampling.
Secondary infections are the leading cause of death in burn patients. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of open and closed burn dressings on the development of secondary infections. ⋯ Even though the main impacts of the patient's variables on the development of a wound infection are recognized, it has been found that the appropriate and successful first intervention in a burn wound is also quite important.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Jul 2023
Case ReportsIntraocular foreign body in the anterior chamber angle misdiagnosed as herpetic stromal keratitis.
We report a case of a metallic intraocular foreign body (IOFB) retained in the anterior chamber (AC) angle that was masquerading as herpetic stromal keratitis. A 41-year-old male construction worker was referred to our ophthalmology clinic with the complaint of consistent blurred vision for 3 days in his left eye. He had no history of ocular trauma. ⋯ This case emphasizes the importance of considering IOFB in the differential diagnosis of patients with unilateral corneal edema and anterior lens capsule opacification. Fur-thermore, the presence of IOFB should be definitely excluded in patients with occupational risk of ocular trauma even if there is no history of trauma. More awareness about the proper use of eye protection should be raised to circumvent penetrating ocular-trauma.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Jul 2023
Case ReportsThyroid gland injury after blunt neck trauma: a case report.
Soft-tissue injuries are relatively common after blunt neck trauma. Due to neck content, several vital structures can be compromised. Isolated trauma to the thyroid is highly uncommon, and few cases are reported in the literature. ⋯ Patients who sustained blunt neck trauma should be assessed and stabilized according to the ATLS® principles. Injury to vital structures should be ruled out first. Although these cases are rare, physicians should consider the possibility of thyroid injury after blunt neck trauma or neck swelling is noted.