Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2022
Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy when combined with fresh and frozen platelet-rich plasma on chronic wound healing in rats.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has an added dimension to the armamentarium of treating complicated chronic wounds. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of HBOT on chronic wounds when combined with fresh and frozen platelet-rich plasma (PRP). ⋯ HBOT accelerates wound healing when combined with both fresh and frozen PRP. Frozen PRP is as effective as fresh form to be considered as an alternative in clinical setting.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2022
Are the cytokines and chemokines important for the early diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia?
Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) has very high mortality and morbidity rates, and the most important factor in the prognosis of AMI is the duration of ischemia. This study aims to evaluate the changes of these markers according to the ischemia duration and possible use of cytokines and chemokines in the early diagnosis of AMI. ⋯ The increased levels of CXCL1, MCP-1, TNF-α, and IL-6, which had a high correlation with the duration of ischemia in patients with intestinal ischemia, may help clinicians with diagnoses and treatment decision-making.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2022
Uncommon causes of acute appendicitis: Retrospective analysis of 6785 histopathological findings in a tertiary center.
This study aims to determine the uncommon causes of acute appendicitis in analyzed post appendectomy specimens. ⋯ Although rare, unusual causes are the etiological factor responsible for acute appendicitis. These reasons should be kept in mind in the older age group and the diagnosis of appendicitis should be made carefully.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Dec 2022
The characteristics of assaulted victims presented to a university emergency department: Can head trauma in male patients be considered a clue for assaults?
Violence is a common issue without an exact number worldwide. The types are interpersonal, spousal, or domestic violence. We aim to reveal the demographic characteristics of cases involving violence, mechanisms of injury, and their relationship with head and face trauma. ⋯ Assault is a common problem predominantly among young males. The most commonly affected body part was the head, and nasal fractures were the diagnosis. Most of the patients with high blood levels were among the male victims. The perpetrator of the female victims was their spouses. In the ED, male patients who presented with head trauma were considered as assault victims.