Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2020
The efficacy of continuous lumbar drainage in post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid fistulas.
This study aims to investigate the clinical outcomes of patients who underwent closed continuous lumbar drainage (CLD) for post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula and to compare with those of non-traumatic patients. ⋯ CLD in post-traumatic CSF fistulas is a safe and effective treatment method. Especially in patients with gunshot wounds, CLD should be performed before revision surgery in the treatment of CSF fistula. Studies with different parameters are needed in larger trauma populations.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2020
Penetrating cardiac trauma in stab wounds: A study of diagnostic accuracy of the cardiac area.
Stab wounds (SW) to the thorax raises suspicion for cardiac injuries; however, the topographic description is variable. The present study aims to evaluate different topographical descriptions within the thorax and establish their diagnostic value in penetrating cardiac trauma by SW. ⋯ Among the thoracic areas, topographical limits between the right mid-clavicle line and the left anterior axillary line, and between 2nd and 6th intercostal spaces are the more accurate and are highly indicative of cardiac injury in patients with SW to the thorax.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2020
The efficacy of curcumin on PDGF expression and NF-kappa B pathway: TNBS-induced colitis.
Curcumin is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecule known to be a potent inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappa B). In this study, we aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of curcumin on colitis induced by a 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS). ⋯ The effects of curcumin improved possibly by modulating the NF-κB signaling pathway should be considered against colitis alone or in combination with the conventional anti-colitic therapies in future studies.