Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2022
Laboratory markers used in the prediction of perforation in acute appendicitis.
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the laboratory markers used in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA) and present the parameters that can be used to predict acute perforated appendicitis. ⋯ We believe that the WBC, total bilirubin, CRP, and NLR values obtained within this study, which is tested in the rapid and easily accessible blood tests in routine examinations that can contribute to the prediction of perforation.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2022
Management of uncomplicated acute appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: Appendectomy or non-surgical treatment?
This study aims to compare medical treatment and appendectomy in patients diagnosed with uncomplicated acute appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ Medical treatment is an effective alternative in patients with uncomplicated appendicitis. Even in the case of a recurrence in follow-up, surgery due to a potential recurrence is not associated with an increased rate of complication compared to direct surgery.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2022
Case ReportsWohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica-related soft-tissue infection and osteomyelitis: A rare case report.
Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica is a rare pathogen that was first isolated from Wohlfahrtia magnifica, a parasitic fly. It is an uncommon, but an emerging human pathogen reported only in Europe and South America. ⋯ The present case, a patient suffering from osteomyelitis in Turkey, represents the first report of this pathogen in this country and so far no reports of related osteomyelitis associated with W. chitiniclastica is available. Clin-ical awareness of these emerging human pathogens is crucial for controlling infectious diseases.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2022
Case ReportsDelayed presentation of gluteal compartment syndrome presenting with peroneal palsy secondary to superior gluteal artery pseudoaneurysm following ballistic injury.
Gluteal compartment syndrome (CS) secondary to the superior gluteal artery (SGA) injury and pseudoaneurysm formation is a very rare condition. When it does occur, it usually manifests with acute and life-threatening hemorrhage resulting in early hypov-olemic changes. Delayed presentation of the gluteal CS (GCS) after trauma has been described in the literature seldom and these cases were demonstrated with sciatic nerve palsy, hemodynamic instability, decreased hemoglobin levels, increasing buttock pain, and a large gluteal hematoma. ⋯ The patient required emergent angiographic embolization and then fasciotomy which were approx-imately 13 days after the onset of the symptoms. The patient made a positive recovery with no further neurologic deterioration and none local wound or systemic complications. This case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2022
Case ReportsUse of Sengstaken-Blakemore tube in a different indication: A case report.
Tracheostomy has become a common procedure in today's intensive care units. On the other hand, tracheostomy has some life-threat-ening complications. ⋯ Conventional measures were not beneficial, nor immediate surgical repair was feasible due to unstable condition of the patient. Then, a Sengstaken-Blackmore tube was introduced and overwhelmed the condition.