Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2012
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage in hemodynamically stable patients with lower chest or anterior abdominal stab wounds.
Managing hemodynamically stable patients with thoracoabdominal stab wounds is still under dispute. This study aimed at discussing cut-off points of red blood cell (RBC) count in diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) effluent in these patients. ⋯ New cut-off points of RBC count in DPL effluent may promote management of patients with thoracoabdominal stab wounds and no obvious indication for operation.
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This study was conducted as a survey including work-related injuries (WRI) of workers in the textile and clothing industry admitted to the emergency department (ED). ⋯ Broad population-based studies are needed to define the situation as a whole in WRIs in the textile and clothing industry in the country. Strict measures should be undertaken and revised accordingly to prevent WRIs in these growing sectors.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2012
Factors affecting the number of debridements in Fournier's gangrene: our results in 36 cases.
We aimed to evaluate the factors potentially affecting the number of surgical debridements in patients with Fournier's gangrene (FG) who underwent single or multiple operative sessions. ⋯ There was no difference in the clinical data of the patients who required single or multiple debridement sessions; however, FGSI may be useful in deciding repeated debridements, as it was found increased at each repeated session.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2012
Case ReportsRepair of an extensive iatrogenic tracheal rupture with a pleural patch and a vascular graft.
Here we describe a 48-year-old woman who suffered a 7-cm rupture in the lower trachea after intubation with a double-lumen tube. We repaired the rupture with a new technique using a pleural patch reinforced by a ringed vascular graft. This technique appears to be appropriate for use in patients who have large tracheal ruptures to avoid tracheal stenosis.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2012
Falling television related child injuries in Turkey: 10-year experience.
We reviewed retrospectively TV-related injuries to determine the risk factors, type of injuries, and operative intervention(s) required in children injured by falling TVs. ⋯ Injuries related to TV falls can lead to significant morbidity and mortality in children. As they are preventable injuries, restricted activity and improved supervision of children around the TV can potentially lead to fewer incidences.