Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2020
Case ReportsRhinoceros-related delayed traumatic diaphragmatic rupture.
Animal-related injuries should be analyzed based on the behavior and anatomy of the attacking animal. Rhinoceros-related injuries in humans are extremely rare. Hereby, we report a life-threatening traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a woman who presented three years after a rhinoceros gored her chest. ⋯ Rhinoceros-related injuries in humans are extremely rare. Life-threatening traumatic diaphragmatic herniation may be delayed for few years. High index of suspicion is needed for its diagnosis.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2020
Associations between initial injury severity in acute hand, wrist or forearm injuries and disability ratings and time to return to work.
This study aimed to examine the relationships between the initial anatomic severity of hand, wrist and forearm injuries, as evaluated by the Modified Hand Injury Severity Score (MHISS), and each of the following parameters: disability rating and time to return to work. ⋯ As a result, as the initial injury severity increased, greater disability remained and the time to return to work increased. Predicting prognosis by determining the injury severity in the initial evaluation of patients may be important in predicting a patient's future permanent disability level, which can contribute to maintaining patient expectations at a reasonable level, thereby aiding in psychosocial support.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2020
Evaluation and comparison of tick detachment techniques and technical mistakes made during tick removal.
Tick is among the important ectoparasites of humans and animals. Ticks may transmit disease-causing pathogens to humans. Tick contact may be resulted in several viral and bacterial infections, including Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever. Timely removal of ticks with appropriate methods is important in prevention of disease transmission. There are many methods reported for tick detachment. In this study, we aimed to evaluate two of them, suture lassoing and freezing and to compare both methods and to examine technical mistakes with these techniques. ⋯ The results of this study suggest that when appropriately and correctly used, both suture lassoing and tweezers are effective in tick removal. Public awareness-raising and training programs should be increased on this issue.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2020
Comparison of thiol/disulphide homeostasis with modified Alvarado and RIPASA scores in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
This study aims to investigate the role of thiol/disulfide homeostasis parameters in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and to determine whether it is beneficial to use these parameters in combination with the modified Alvarado and RIPASA scoring systems. ⋯ Thiol/disulfide homeostasis parameters can be used with the modified Alvarado and RIPASA scoring systems in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · May 2020
Effects of dabigatran and fondaparinux on degloving injuries: An experimental study.
Management of the skin degloving injuries is still a problematic issue, and the avulsed part of the skin may become necrotic. We hypothesized that the anticoagulant pharmacological agents, fondaparinux and dabigatran may be beneficial in the treatment of degloving injuries by enhancing the viability of the reattached flap. ⋯ Dabigatran and fondaparinux improved tissue survival in skin degloving injuries concerning gross morphological and histopathological findings. However, the findings of this study should be supported and improved by new experimental and especially clinical studies.