Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2008
[Frequency of skeletal chest injuries associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation: forensic autopsy].
Fractured ribs and sternum are frequent complications of thoracic compression during CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in adults. This study was conducted to determine the incidence of rib and sternal fractures after conventional closed-chest compression in the treatment of cardiac arrest. ⋯ This study shows a low incidence of rib and sternal fracture after closed-chest compression in the treatment of cardiac arrest in forensic autopsy cases.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2008
[Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture: results of the chest surgery clinic].
Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is an urgent and life-threatening condition concerning the branches of chest surgery and general surgery because of the accompanying injuries. We reviewed the results of our cases with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture who were operated over a period of 9 years. ⋯ Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture, when overlooked and accompanied with severe injuries, can cause complications and even death. Its diagnosis and treatment must be dealt with rapidly and cautiously.