Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Prognostic factors affecting mortality and morbidity in thoracoabdominal injuries were evaluated. ⋯ It was determined that trauma-operation period >or=3 hours, number of injured organs >or=3, and increased number of blood transfusions increased both mortality and morbidity. However, presence of shock increased only mortality. On the other hand, application of closed thorax drainage within a reasonable time period was determined to decrease mortality and morbidity.
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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.