Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Many burns that occur in the first two decades of life are accidental and preventable. The aim of this study was to determine the demographic features, mortality, and other factors associated with pediatric burns in Istanbul, Turkey. ⋯ Scalding was found to be the most important cause of burns and flame-related mechanisms resulted in the highest mortality rate among children. Only a specific preventive program for changing the traditional habits of Turkish parents would reduce burn injuries among children.
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Blunt thoracic trauma is usually associated with extra-thoracic injuries, but the effect of blunt thoracic trauma on mortality is not known. ⋯ The effect of thoracic trauma on mortality with regard to thoracic pathology is not shown, although it is usually associated with extra-thoracic injuries. There was a close relationship between the pattern of respiration, values of systolic blood pressure and trauma scoring systems, and mortality. Non-operative management and tube thoracotomy were effective in most of the cases.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2013
Review Case ReportsUse of radiofrequency ablation for controlling liver hemorrhage in the emergency setting; report of two cases and review of the literature.
Active liver hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability is a serious situation often requiring surgical intervention. The most common causes of hepatic bleeding are trauma and tumors of the liver parenchyma: mainly hepatocellular carcinoma and adenoma. Liver hemorrhage from blunt trauma or spontaneous tumor rupture is sometimes difficult to control with traditional methods and postoperative complications are frequent. ⋯ No recurrence of the hemorrhage or any side effects associated with the RF system were recorded postoperatively. RF system is an effective strategy for achieving hemostasis in patients with active liver hemorrhage. In cases of bleeding liver tumors, RFA could also be helpful in synchronous tumor elimination, maximizing the chances of longer term survival.
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Nasal fracture is generally encountered alone or in combination with other serious injuries. The objective of this study was to analyze patients who had pure nasal fracture. ⋯ In this study; pure nasal bone fractures occurred primarily among men under 25 years of age, and fights were found to be the main etiologic factor.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2013
Assessment of the severity of acute pancreatitis by contrast-enhanced computerized tomography in 350 patients.
This prospective study has been conducted with the aim to assess the severity of acute pancreatitis. ⋯ The use of contrast-enhanced computed tomography as a routine investigation in patients to predict a severe attack of acute pancreatitis early in the course of the disease decreases overall mortality and burden of disease.