Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2016
Case ReportsSpontaneous rupture of the splenic artery aneurysm: a rare clinical presentation of acute abdomen.
Splenic artery aneurysms are very rare causes of acute abdomen but are important to recognize since they carry high rate of mortality when ruptured. The aim of this study was to present a middle aged man with sudden onset of abdominal pain. ⋯ Splenectomy en bloc with the aneurysmatic distal splenic artery was performed, and he was discharged uneventfully. Despite rare, it is important to recognize splenic artery aneurysm in the emergency department, and immediate intervention is required to save the patient.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2016
Comparative StudyThe comparison of triceps-reflecting anconeus pedicle and olecranon osteotomy approaches in the treatment of intercondylar fractures of the humerus.
This study aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes of patients with intra-articular distal humerus fractures treated with triceps-reflecting anconeus pedicle (TRAP) and olecranon osteotomy. ⋯ TRAP is a succesful approach in the treatmet of intra-articular distal humerus fractures that provides better arc of elbow motion, reduces complications and reoperation rates.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2016
Observational StudySurvival probability in self immolation attempters: a prospective observational cohort study.
Self-immolation is one of the most violent methods of suicide in developing countries. The objective of the present study was to investigate the survival rate and factors affecting survival of self-immolation patients. ⋯ Burn percentage is the strongest risk factor, those with high burns percentage should be hospitalized quickly and without waste of time.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2016
Venous glucose, serum lactate and base deficit as biochemical predictors of mortality in patients with polytrauma.
The trauma and injury severity score (TRISS) and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation IV (APACHE IV) are accurate but complex. This study aimed to compare venous glucose, levels of serum lactate, and base deficit in polytraumatized patients as simple parameters to predict the mortality in these patients versus (TRISS) and (APACHE IV). ⋯ Venous glucose, serum lactate and base deficit are easy and rapid biochemical predictors of mortality in patients with polytrauma. These predictors could be used as TRISS and APACHE IV in predicting mortality.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2016
Comparative StudySurgical treatment of distal tibia fractures: open versus MIPO.
Treatment of the distal tibial fractures are challenging due to the limited soft tissue, subcutaneous location and poor vascularity. In this control-matched study, it was aimed to compare the traditional open reduction and internal fixation with minimal invasive plating (MIPO). We hypothesized that superior results may be achieved with MIPO technique. ⋯ MIPO technique can be beneficial for the treatment of distal tibia AO/OTA A and B type fractures with reduced hospital stay, cost-effectiveness, and infection rate.