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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2017
Beneficial effects of garlic (Allium sativum) oil in experimental corrosive esophageal burns effects of garlic oil in esophageal burns.
Corrosive esophageal burns, particularly common in developing countries, lead to different problems in different age groups. The ingestion of corrosive substances can cause such problems as stricture of the esophagus, to acute perforation, and even death. Because stricture formation is related to the severity of the initial injury, the prevention of stricture constitutes a main goal of treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective and anti-inflammatory effects of garlic (Allium sativum) oil in corrosive esophageal burn. ⋯ Garlic oil is an effective agent in promoting the regression of esophageal stenosis and tissue damage caused by corrosive burns. While the protective effect of garlic oil on tissue damage is more significant when applied topically, the anti-inflammatory effect is more pronounced when applied systemically. Therefore, we believe that the application of garlic oil in patients with corrosive esophageal burns can reduce complication rates.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2017
Retromandibular transparotid approach for subcondylar mandibular fractures: A retrospective study.
The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness and complications of retromandibular transparotid approach performed for the reduction of dislocated subcondylar fractures. ⋯ The retromandibular transparotid approach is feasible and safe. It facilitates reduction and fixation of subcondylar fractures with functional outcomes and rare complications.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2017
Clinicopathological analysis of patients operated for appendiceal mucocele.
The term mucocele refers to the dilatation of the appendix due to mucus, and it is an uncommon disorder with an estimated incidence of 0.2%-0.3% of all appendectomies performed and 8%-10% of all appendiceal tumors. It is often asymptomatic, but may manifest appendicitis-like symptoms. ⋯ In patients with long-term pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, appendiceal mucocele should be considered, and the results of radiological imaging tests should be carefully analyzed before surgery.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2017
Case ReportsA rare case of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding: Small bowel varices flowing into the inferior epigastric vein.
Ectopic varices include all varices except esophageal or gastric varices and comprise large portosystemic venous collaterals that occur anywhere in the abdomen. Ectopic varices are relatively rare; however, approximately 5% are related to gastrointestinal bleeding. ⋯ Here we report a case of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) due to ectopic varices in the small intestine that flowed into the inferior epigastric vein. Our observations suggest that when obscure GIB is detected in patients with either cirrhosis or post-surgical history including incisional hernia, it is essential to acquire multilanar reconstruction images and volume-rendered 3-dimensional reconstruction of computed tomography scans to investigate the complex venous supply and optimize decisions for therapy.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2017
Anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effect of etanercept in acute stage in experimental head injury.
To study the anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effect of etanercept in the model of experimental head injury. ⋯ It was observed that etanercept has anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effect on the rats which experienced traumatic brain injury.