Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2022
Prognostic effect of Nesfatin-1 on the diagnosis and staging of acute cholecystitis.
Gallbladder diseases are an important health concern affecting approximately 20% of the population in developed countries. Acute cholecystitis is the most common complication of gallstones. The aim of our study is to determine the use of Nesfatin-1, which is an easily applicable and fast resulting and is thought to have an association with inflammatory events, in the diagnosis and grading of acute cholecystitis. ⋯ Nesfatin-1 may guide the clinician for the diagnosis of the disease; however, no significant relationship was found between Nesfatin-1 and the severity or stage of the disease.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2022
Clinical TrialErectile dysfunction in patients with major burn injury: The significance of follow-up.
There were few prospective studies investigating the relationship between the burn injury and erectile dysfunction (ED). The aim of this study was to prospectively explore the alteration in erectile functions regarding major burn. ⋯ The current trial demonstrated that IIEF-5 scores of patients with major burn can show significant impairment in long term, and it seems a time-dependent process. This is the first prospective trial showing that IIEF can be utilized to monitor erectile function of burn patients in a longer follow-up program.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2022
Early post-operative morbidity and mortality predictors in peptic ulcer perforation.
Peptic ulcer perforation (PUP) is one of the cause of acute abdomen, incidence of this entity is 5% of all abdominal emergencies. Numerous prognostic factors have been reported for morbidity and mortality after PUP, this study attempts to analyze the factors affecting mortality and morbidity in patients with PUP. ⋯ In our study, age ≥60 years, perforation-surgery interval >24 h, purulent intraperitoneal contamination, pre-oper-ative renal failure, duodenal perforation, pre-operative shock, and intensive care unit in the post-operative period were found to be independent predictors of post-operative morbidity and mortality. A comprehensive clinical evaluation, adequate fluid resuscitation, initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy, and early access to surgery can minimize the risk of morbidity and mortality in PUP.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2022
Impact of the establishment of a trauma center on blunt traumatic spleen injury treatment: Comparison between pre-traumatic center and trauma center periods.
The spleen is a commonly injured intra-abdominal organ from blunt trauma. In cases of traumatic blunt spleen injury, immediate treatment is often required. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic impact of the establishment of a trauma center on the treatment of patients with blunt trauma injury to the spleen. ⋯ The establishment of a trauma center has led to improvements in the treatment quality and prognosis of patients with blunt trauma injury to the spleen receiving either of the three treatments.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Nov 2022
Case ReportsSpontaneous rectus sheath hematoma in three patients with COVID-19: Computed tomography findings.
The pulmonary symptoms secondary to severe acute respiratory syndrome in coronavirus (COVID-19) infections are the most common presentation for the disease; however, it is now known that in a small portion of patients, severe hemorrhagic complications can also be seen. In this report, three cases of elderly women with known COVID-19 infection, developing spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma on anticoagulation therapy, are presented. Three cases presented above emphasize the need to perform a computed tomography examination after a sudden hemodynamic deterioration and a decrease in hemoglobin count in COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICUs). ⋯ If these RSHs rupture into the abdominal cavity, the outcome may be fatal in few hours as represented in two of our cases. Major spontaneous hemorrhage in COVID-19 patients is quite uncommon; therefore, it may cause serious complications as it is rarely taken into consideration. Failure to acknowledge such a risk could significantly worsen the prognosis of the patients especially in ERs and ICUs.