Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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The purpose of this study was to define the epidemiologic properties and correlation of physiological and anatomical risk factors with the mortality rate among patients with thorax trauma and to ensure early prediction of severe trauma. ⋯ In the presence of factors affecting mortality, patients with thorax trauma should be evaluated as being in a high-risk group and treatment strategies must be aggressive. Case analysis based on the TRISS model would further reveal the mistakes and may improve patient care.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2011
Pattern of open eye injuries in northwest Turkey: a retrospective study.
We aimed to review the epidemiology and visual outcome of patients with open globe injuries in the northwest part of Turkey. ⋯ Open globe injury in northwest Turkey varied with age and gender. Education and safety precautions are essential to prevent open eye injuries.
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In this study, we discuss traumatic lesions as assessed in decomposed bodies. ⋯ As it is necessary to distinguish traumatic lesions carefully in decomposed bodies, a full examination and autopsy should be performed.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2011
Case ReportsAn innovative abdominal wall repair technique for infected prosthesis: the Eskimo technique.
The use of meshes to repair incisional hernias has been shown to reduce the recurrence rate, though it may increase the risk of surgical site infection. This is one of the most feared and devastating complications of surgical abdominal wall repair. The aim of this work is to describe a new surgical technique that was used to treat two patients suffering from chronic prosthesis infection. ⋯ Infection of the surgical site resolved following the procedure and, after a mean follow-up of 36 months, no recurrences of the incisional hernia had occurred. This unique surgical technique not only proved to be safe, but it also solved the chronic prosthesis infection through its use of radical excision, without any postoperative complications or recurrence. This technique confirmed that biological prostheses can be used safely and effectively for implantation in sites of infection.
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an uncommon, benign, self-limited disorder that usually occurs in young adult males without any apparent precipitating factor or disease. SPM responds extremely well to conservative treatment, without recurrence in the great majority of cases. In this report, two patients who were admitted for SPM are discussed together with the associated literature.