European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jan 2025
Meta AnalysisOptimal timing of stabilization and operative technique for extremity fractures in polytrauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
In polytrauma patients, injuries involving the extremities are frequently seen. Treatment concepts vary from early definitive care to temporary fixation and delayed definite stabilization. This analysis therefor aims to illuminate the impact of timing for operative stabilization of extremity fractures on outcome factors in adult polytrauma patients. ⋯ The results indicate that immediate surgical treatment by nailing is superior to delayed treatment or a staged surgical approach in stable polytrauma patients with long-bone fractures. As there is a lack of clear evidence regarding the optimal timing for definitive operative stabilization of extremity fractures in polytrauma patients, further high-quality studies are essential to enhance the certainty of evidence and provide more conclusive treatment algorithms.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jan 2025
An open source convolutional neural network to detect and localize distal radius fractures on plain radiographs.
Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are often initially assessed by junior doctors under time constraints, with limited supervision, risking significant consequences if missed. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) can aid in diagnosing fractures. This study aims to internally and externally validate an open source algorithm for the detection and localization of DRFs. ⋯ This open-source algorithm effectively detects DRFs with high accuracy and localizes them with moderate accuracy. It can assist clinicians in diagnosing suspected DRFs and is the first radiograph-based CNN externally validated on patients from multiple hospitals.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jan 2025
Biomechanics of flail chest injuries: tidal volume and respiratory work changes in multiple segmental rib fractures.
Flail chest (FC) injuries are segmental osseous injuries of the thorax that typically result from high-energy blunt trauma and regularly occur in multiple trauma (MT) patients. FC injuries are associated with paradoxical chest wall movements and, thus, have a high risk of respiratory insufficiency or even death. An increasing number of studies recommend an early surgical stabilization of FC injuries, but a definite trigger that would indicate surgery has, thus far, not been identified. ⋯ This study presents an FE model of the thorax of a patient who presented to our clinic as an MT patient with an FC injury. The FE model fulfills physiologic active breathing patterns and simulates an FC injury's paradoxical movement, realistically depicting clinical observations. The FE model showed that the number of consecutive ribs involved in the flail segment and the length of the flail segment significantly impacted active breathing concerning tidal volumes and respiratory work. With this, we have made the first step to define a trigger for surgery.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jan 2025
Multicenter StudyMild acute biliary pancreatitis: still a surgical disease. A post-hoc analysis of the MANCTRA-1 international study.
The current standard of care for mild acute biliary pancreatitis (MABP) involves early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ELC) to reduce the risk of recurrence. The MANCTRA-1 project revealed a knowledge-to-action gap and higher recurrence rates in patients admitted to medical wards, attributable to fewer ELCs being performed. The project estimated a 35% to 70% probability of narrowing this gap by 2025. This study evaluates the safety of suboptimal ELC implementation and identifies risk factors for recurrent acute biliary pancreatitis (RAP) in patients not undergoing ELC after an MABP episode. ⋯ Our analysis offers valuable insights into the management of MABP, particularly in centers where ELC cannot be fully implemented due to logistical and clinical constraints, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of the admitting ward, prompt access to surgical care is crucial in reducing the risk of early recurrence, highlighting the need to implement surgical consultation pathways within MABP care bundles.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jan 2025
Observational StudyEffectiveness of a co-management program with internal medicine on hip fracture patients at a regional hospital in northwest Spain. Co-inter-Monf study.
Hip fractures represent a serious public health problem with a high burden of mortality, morbidity, and resource use. Co-management has proven to enhance the clinical outcomes of hip fracture patients hospitalized in various settings. ⋯ The implementation of internal medicine co-management for hip fracture patients resulted in enhanced outcomes, particularly in the reduction of mortality within 30 days of discharge as well as in the prevalence of osteoporosis treatment.