Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2014
Review Case ReportsIsolated salpingeal torsion in children: a case series and review of the literature.
This study was carried out to evaluate and determine the history, clinical presentation, and physical examination and laboratory findings in a pediatric (n=1) and adolescent (n=2) population with isolated tubal torsion (ITT) and to examine its surgical management. A retrospective review of all the cases of ITT treated in our hospital between January 2000 and December 2012 was performed. The diagnosis of ITT was performed by physical examination and radiological studies including ultrasonography (US), color Doppler US, and computed tomography (CT) and confirmed by surgical intervention. ⋯ ITT is rarely diagnosed preoperatively, and is treated mostly by salpingectomy. A better recognition of this entity may help to improve the treatment of this rare condition. As advocated for ovarian salvage in adnexal torsions, earlier diagnosis and preservation of the tube, if possible, with prompt surgical intervention may increase the future reproductive potential of these patients.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2014
Review Case ReportsCommon carotid artery injury caused by a camel bite: case report and systematic review of the literature.
A 25-year-old man was bitten in the neck by an aggressive camel, causing three small puncture wounds. The left carotid pulse of the patient was weakly palpated. Angiography showed irregular dissection of the distal part of the left common carotid artery. ⋯ We have systematically reviewed the literature on this topic, and only four other similar cases were reported previously. Although camel bite wounds are small, they may penetrate deeply, causing serious injuries to the neck structures including the major vessels. Care should be taken when approaching male camels during the rutting season.