Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2014
[The results of low profile locking anatomical plate application for the treatment of Edinburg type 2 clavicle diaphysis fractures].
Although conservative measures are the general choice of treatment for clavicle fractures; surgery is advised for displaced and multifragmentary fractures. Open reduction and osteosynthesis with a plate-screw combination are used widely as surgical treatment options. ⋯ Successful functional and radiographic results can be achieved as a result of the surgical treatment of the clavicle middiaphysal fractures with locked anatomical plates.
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Sacral fractures are generally accompanied by pelvic ring fractures. They rarely develop in an isolated form. Sacroiliac dislocation without sacral fracture is extremely rare. ⋯ Very serious spinopelvic instability is present in sacroiliac dislocations even in the absence of sacral fractures. Caudal migration of the sacrum together with the cranial migration of the iliac wings can cause serious pelvic imbalance and difficulties in walking and maintaining a standing position. Aggressive stabilization and fusion are required, and these must be performed in the early period.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2014
Experience of 80 cases with Fournier's gangrene and "trauma" as a trigger factor in the etiopathogenesis.
The purpose of the present study was to retrospectively analyze the patients' data presented with Fournier's gangrene (FG), to compare obtained data with the literature and to investigate the role of "trauma" in the etiopathogenesis. ⋯ FG still has a high mortality rate. Rapid and correct diagnosis of the disease can avoid inappropriate or delayed treatment and even death of the patient. The healthcare professionals should be aware that any trauma in the perineal region could lead to FG.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2014
Etiology and prognosis of penetrating eye injuries in geriatric patients in the Southeastern region of Anatolia Turkey.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the etiologic and prognostic factors of open eye injuries in geriatric patients in the Southeastern region of Anatolia. ⋯ Penetrating ocular injuries are seen less frequently among geriatric patients, and their prognosis may be worse due to less-efficient wound site healing and differences in scleral rigidity. The most important factor affecting the final VA measurement was the VA of the patient at admission.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2014
Correlation between arterial blood gas analysis and outcome in patients with severe head trauma.
Traumatic brain injury is one of the major concerns of global public health, because it is the main cause of morbidity and mortality between young people. This study aimed to investigate the possible association between the parameters of arterial blood gas (ABG) and outcome of patients with severe head trauma. ⋯ ABG at the time of admission is not a significant predictor of outcome in patients with severe head trauma.