European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Apr 2020
Risk factors for potential pulmonary embolism in the patients with deep venous thrombosis: a retrospective study.
The risk factors for the detachment of big thrombi from the vessel wall in patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) are still not clear, which are potential risks for pulmonary embolism (PE). This study was aimed to identify the risk factors for big thrombi detaching from the vessel wall in the patients with lower extremity DVT and to identify the role of the lower limb immobilization. ⋯ The results suggested that major surgery and mobile lower limb were independent risk factors for potential thrombus of PE in patients with DVT. Immobilization of lower limb might play a protective role in preventing big thrombi from detaching from the vessel wall in patients with DVT.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Apr 2020
A single antegrade intramedullary k-wire for fifth metacarpal neck fractures.
Antegrade intramedullary nailing (AIMN) using 2k-wires seems to be superior to other modalities in treating displaced fractures of the fifth metacarpal neck (FFMN). Few reports demonstrated similar results retrospective with a single k-wire. The aim of the study is to describe our single k-wire technique and evaluate the related results. ⋯ With potential benefits like lesser surgical time, radiation and cost, the use of a single AIMN could be safer, quicker and cheaper while reproducing similar clinical, functional and radiological outcomes to those reported with the use of 2k-wires.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Apr 2020
Injuries related to bicycle accidents: an epidemiological study in The Netherlands.
This study aims to analyze the incidence and outcomes of bicycle-related injuries in hospitalized patients in The Netherlands. ⋯ Bicycle accidents resulting in hospitalization have a high mortality rate. Furthermore, a high incidence of multitrauma, fractures and cerebral haemorrhages were found. Considering the increasing incidence of bicycle accident victims needing hospital admission, new and more efficient prevention strategies are essential.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Apr 2020
Comparative StudyTrauma center need: the American College of Surgeons' definition in contrast to Swiss highly specialized medicine regulations-a Swiss trauma center perspective.
According to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) recommendations, the benchmark for trauma center need (TCN) is an Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15. In contrast, Swiss highly specialized medicine (HSM) regulations set out TCN for all patients with an ISS > 19 or an Abbreviated Injury Severity (AIS) of the head ≥ 3. This investigation assessed to what extent the modification might be justified. ⋯ If confirmed by others, both the ACS and the Swiss-recommendations for TCN should be adapted accordingly, provided that the resultant increased workload is feasible for the trauma centers concerned.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Apr 2020
Correction to: Induced membrane maintains its osteogenic properties even when the second stage of Masquelet's technique is performed later.
The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. The presentation and legends of Figs. 4 and 5 were incorrect. The corrected versions are given below. The original article has been corrected.