Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Apr 2003
The late outcomes of vena cava filters in the prevention of pulmonary embolism.
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the most serious complication of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) resulting in high morbidity and mortality rate. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term results of vena cava filters (VCFs) placement for prevention of PE in high- risk patients. ⋯ Although VCF placement seems to prevent PE in high- risk patients, prospective randomized trials with larger patient groups and longer-term follow up period are necessary to evaluate efficacy and safety of VCF in prevention of PE before making definitive conclusion.
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Torsion of the testis is the most common urological emergency and should be included in the differential diagnosis of scrotal trauma. Clinical suspicion of testicular torsion is a serious indication for prompt surgical exploration of post-traumatic acute scrotum. A case of post-traumatic testicular torsion, which resulted in orchiectomy, is presented and literature is reviewed.
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This study designed to evaluate the results of the patients with severe burns treated in the intensive care unit. ⋯ Besides early debridmant, early enteral feeding, woundcare and intensive care unit support, establishing of specific burncenters may reduce morbidity and mortality rates in severe burns.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2003
Comparative Study[The comparison of the results of the conservative treatment between isolated solid organ injuries and those injuries associated with extraabdominal injuries after blunt abdominal trauma between isolated solid organ injuries and those injuries associated with extraabdominal injuries after blunt abdominal trauma].
To determine whether conservative treatment in blunt abdominal solid organ injuries associated with extraabdominal trauma is safe or not. ⋯ Conservative treatment is safe for hemodynamically stable blunt abdominal trauma patients with solid organ injury but no hollow viscus injury, even if they have extraabdominal injuries. The existence of extraabdominal injuries, however, prolongs the hospital stay and increases the need of the blood transfusion.