Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Case ReportsAir gun pellet: cardiac penetration and peripheral embolization.
Use of high-velocity air guns can to lead to serious injuries. Management options of cardiac pellet gun injuries are based on patient stability, and course and location of the pellet. ⋯ Following right ventricular entry, the pellet lodged in the left atrium and embolized to the right iliac and femoral artery. Following pellet localization, right ventricular injury was repaired, and the pellet was removed successfully.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Expression signatures of lncRNAs in skeletal muscles at the early flow phase revealed by microarray in burned rats.
Severe thermal trauma covering more than 30% of the total body surface area (TBSA) triggers a sustained pathophysiological response, which includes, but is not limited to, hypermetabolism, chronic inflammation, and severe skeletal muscle wasting. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are an important class of pervasive genes involved in a variety of biological functions. However, the functions of lncRNAs in the regulation of responses of skeletal muscle wasting after severe burn have remained untested. ⋯ Presently identified were lncRNAs differentially expressed in skeletal muscles of burned rats, compared to normal tissues. Regulatory pathways may be involved in the pathogenesis of skeletal muscle wasting. Each lncRNA-mRNA pair identified is a strong candidate for a future study to definitively confirm the presence of specific lncRNA-mRNA interactions, thus providing a more detailed picture of the pathogenesis of skeletal muscle wasting in burned rats.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Meta AnalysisInternal fixation vs conservative treatment for displaced distal radius fractures: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The aim of the present study was to compare clinical outcomes of internal fixation and conservative approach in the treatment of displaced distal radius fractures. ⋯ Very few clinical differences were found between results of internal fixation and conservative treatment for displaced distal radius fractures. Best course of of treatment must be determined based on concrete conditions.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Case ReportsA rare cause of acute abdominal disease: two reports of caecal diverticulum perforation.
Diverticulum of the caecum is a rare lesion. From a clinical point of view, the inflammation it causes can mimic symptoms of acute appendicitis, causing difficulties in diagnosis and thus prescription of appropriate treatment. ⋯ For this reason, it is common to perioperatively diagnose diverticula of the caecum. Two cases of patients who underwent surgery for perforated caecal diverticula are presently described.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2016
Evaluating incorrect management of transferred pediatric burn patients.
Burns constitute one of the most important, potentially fatal types of trauma. Appropriate emergency management is essential in the avoidance of complication and the success of treatment. Emergency management and indications of transfer throughout the country were reviewed in the present study. ⋯ Transport failure, and incorrect management and treatment causing complications such as the development of respiratory problems after unnecessary sedation, occur in developing countries such as Turkey. Referral protocols for burn patients have already been defined in the country, though training and feedback regarding effective treatment is still lacking.