Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
Predominant causes and types of orofacial injury in children seen in the emergency department.
The aim of this study is to determine the type and cause of traumatic orofacial injuries in children up to 18 years of age. ⋯ Considering the high percentage of orofacial traumas, effective education is necessary regarding the appropriate diagnostic approach, emergency management and prevention of traumatic dental injuries.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
Case Reports[Isolated hyoid bone fracture due to blunt trauma: case report].
Fractures of the hyoid bone are very rare. Diagnosis of hyoid fracture is difficult and can be made only with a strong degree of suspicion. We report a case of isolated hyoid bone fracture due to blunt trauma to the neck. ⋯ Emergency physician has to be aware of the possibility of hyoid fractures in blunt traumas. Patients with hyoid fracture should be observed for 24 hours. Generally, medical treatment is satisfactory in isolated hyoid fractures.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
The hemostatic effect of calcium alginate in experimental splenic injury model.
We evaluated the effect of calcium alginate as a hemostatic agent in a splenic injury model. ⋯ Calcium alginate has hemostatic capacity. It may be used in splenic injuries, especially for Grades I and II.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
Effect of antibiotic lavage in adhesion prevention in bacterial peritonitis.
Intra-abdominal adhesions remain a major clinical problem. Previously, rifamycin lavage was used to prevent adhesion formation in the septic abdomen. The aim of our study was to test the effectiveness of intraperitoneal application of alternate antibiotics in an abdominal sepsis model. ⋯ According to these data, cephalosporins may be effective in preventing adhesion formation in septic abdomens. These antibiotics need to be evaluated in a clinical trial.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of open and laparoscopic appendectomy in uncomplicated appendicitis: a prospective randomized clinical trial.
In the treatment of a subset of patients with uncomplicated appendicitis, no surgical method has been clearly established as superior. ⋯ The laparoscopic approach to appendectomy in patients with uncomplicated appendicitis does not offer a significant advantage over the open approach in terms of length of hospital stay, postoperative pain score, or quality of life, which are considered the major advantages of minimally invasive surgery.