Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2011
[Effects of short- and long-segment posterior instrumentation on spinal canal remodeling in thoracolumbar vertebra burst fractures].
Spinal canal remodeling results according to Magerl classification and fracture localization after short- and long-segment posterior instrumentation treatment were evaluated in patients with thoracolumbar junction burst fracture. ⋯ An adequate spinal canal remodeling is obtained by posterior instrumentation, but in comminuted fractures like Magerl type A3.3, a better remodeling can be obtained by long-segment posterior instrumentation.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2011
[Pediatric head injuries, retrospective analysis of 851 patients: an epidemiological study].
The aim of this study was to contribute to the epidemiological database of our country about pediatric head injuries. ⋯ Other reported studies and this study show that the majority of pediatric head injuries occur as a result of preventable causes. It is important to have local epidemiological studies and data about head injuries in order to prevent these traumas before their occurrence.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2011
Evaluation of the effects of losartan on a random pattern skin flap model in rats.
Losartan, a drug with antiinflammatory properties, has been shown to prevent ischemic injury in various organs. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of losartan on ischemic skin flaps and on flap survival. ⋯ Losartan does not improve skin flap survival but it has a significant antiproliferative effect on fibroblasts.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2011
[An evaluation of dog and cat bites over a five-year period: a sample case from Eskişehir].
In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the demographic, medical and forensic aspects of patients who were bitten by cats or dogs and admitted to the Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Education, Training and Research Hospital. ⋯ Dog and cat bites are very well known public health issues in our country. To know animals and their needs and to respect them should be the priority of families to avoid unexpected injury. Families should teach their children to treat dogs and cats with respect, to avoid direct eye contact with the animals and not to annoy them.