Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2013
Case ReportsAcute intestinal obstruction secondary to left paraduodenal hernia: a case report.
Paraduodenal hernia, the most common type of internal herniation, is rare in the etiology of intestinal obstruction. Delayed diagnosis and surgical intervention may result in significant morbidity and mortality risk. This report presents a case of left paraduodenal hernia resulting in acute intestinal obstruction. ⋯ Paraduodenal hernia should be considered as a possible etiology in cases of acute intestinal obstruction with unremarkable presentations. Physicians should be familiar with the demonstrative imaging findings of computed tomography of a paraduodenal hernia. Early surgical intervention is critical to prevent the significant morbidity and mortality associated with this condition.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2013
[Analysis of risk factors for the development of pediatric appendicitis].
Appendicitis is the most common form of abdominal pain requiring surgery among children. This study evaluates the association of age, sex, seasonal, and familial factors with the histopathology of appendectomies. ⋯ The age and sex of the patient should be taken into account when considering appendicitis surgery to improve the accuracy of the diagnosis. In addition, the histopathology of appendicitis is influenced by familial and environmental factors.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2013
Case ReportsA rare cause of acute appendicitis: an ingested foreign body.
Various kinds of foreign bodies causing appendicitis have been reported. However, a needle contained in the appendix is very rare, especially in adults. ⋯ The patient was successfully treated with laparoscopic surgical intervention. In cases of a foreign body in the gastrointestinal tract that cannot be removed endoscopically, the emergence of non-specific symptoms may be early symptoms of acute problems in the abdomen.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2013
Functional outcomes after treatment of traumatic brachial plexus injuries: clinical study.
The aim of this study is to evaluate functional outcome and quality of life using statistically validated tools. ⋯ Statistically validated tests like DASH and SF-36 questionnaires are valuable tools for evaluating TBPI patients. Centers specialized in treating TBPI with surgery may use these tests pre- and postoperatively which lead to objective personalized evaluation of patients' subjective symptoms.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2013
[Can increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) be treated more effectively with intravesical pressure measurement in high-risk patients?].
Increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) can result in multiorgan failure. Trauma, mechanical bowel obstruction (MBO), abdominal wall defects (AWD) and fluid resuscitation in septic shock are conditions associated with a high risk of increased IAP in children. It may be possible to treat these conditions more effectively using intravesical pressure measurement. ⋯ IVP measurement is a useful method to identify candidates for surgical treatment in cases of trauma and MBO. Similarly, IVP monitoring can facilitate the closure of abdominal wall defects and the application of fluid resuscitation in septic shock.