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Falls from height are among the most common trauma cases presenting to emergency departments and often cause mortality and morbidity. In the present study, we aimed to determine the factors that effectively reduce mortality caused by falls from height. ⋯ The mean fatal height of the fall in falls from height is 6.61 m. Age, attempted suicide, height of fall, type of ground on which the patient fell, place of fall, and head, thoracic, and abdominal trauma are the primary factors affecting mortality caused by falls from height.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2013
An analysis of firearms-related deaths between 1993-2010: a retrospective study.
Firearm injuries (FI) are the most common cause of death among military personnel. In this study, postmortem examination and autopsy records of deaths resulting from firearm injuries recorded in the Department of Forensic Medicine of Gulhane Military Medical Academy between 1993-2010 were examined retrospectively. ⋯ In conclusion, complete forensic and medical records will facilitate the rapid and accurate conclusion of the legal process and will enhance future retrospective studies.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2013
Case ReportsTrauma-associated bleeding from the bilateral internal iliac arteries resolved using angiographic embolization.
Pelvic fracture is associated with high mortality. The management of major pelvic injuries remains one of the most important issues in modern trauma care. A 39-year-old male patient presented at the emergency department after being hit with a 500 kg load. ⋯ Control angiography confirmed that full embolization was established. The patient was monitored in intensive care, but expired after three days due to acute kidney failure, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and multi-organ failure. Angiographic embolization is a technique improves hemorrhage control in pelvic trauma but can also increase risk of complications such as ischemia and necrosis.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2013
Case ReportsIliopsoas hematoma due to muscular rupture following defibrillation.
We describe a 62 year old patient who presented with acute anterior ischemia and subsequently developed an iliopsoas hematoma. The patient was treated surgically due to rapid progression and femoral neuropathy, and the iliopsoas muscle rupture was diagnosed intraoperatively. The rupture was related to the external electrical defibrillation the patient had on admission. This was a rare case, and we hope the report would help to raise physicians' awareness regarding this complication and treatment.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2013
A new application technique of circular fixator for the treatment of open tibial fractures: circular fixator-hinge technique.
The purpose of this study is to present and validate a hinge-fixator technique for the treatment of open tibial fractures, which has advantages in application and the follow up period. ⋯ The hinge-fixator technique is a fast and easy method that contributes to shorter operation times, reduced radiation exposure, and more comfortable treatment periods.