European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2024
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyComparative clinical outcomes of irrigation techniques in burr-hole craniostomy for chronic subdural hemorrhage: a multicenter cohort study.
Chronic Subdural Hemorrhage(cSDH) is often treated with surgical blood drainage, but concerns about recurrence and outcomes persist. Surgical techniques, including irrigation, vary. This study compares the outcomes of irrigation in cSDH surgery. ⋯ Extensive irrigation may increase recurrence in cSDH drainage. Non-irrigation drainage had fewer recurrences, but unexpected complications arose. Careful drainage in non-irrigated cases is crucial.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2024
ReviewVenous thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis after severe polytrauma: timing and type of prophylaxis matter.
In this review, we provide recommendations as well as summarize available data on the optimal time to initiate venous thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis after severe trauma. A general approach to the severe polytrauma patient is provided as well as in-depth reviews of three high-risk injury subgroups: patients with traumatic brain injury, solid organ injury, and pelvic fractures.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2024
Trends and characteristics of severe road traffic injuries in children: a nationwide cohort study in Japan.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate temporal trends of characteristics of severe road traffic injuries in children and identify factors associated with mortality using a nationwide database in Japan. ⋯ We found decreasing trends in motorcycle crash and in-hospital mortality, increasing trends in rear passenger seats in cars over the 15-year period, and factors associated with in-hospital mortality such as type of mechanisms and concomitant injuries. Strengthening child road safety measures, particularly for rear passenger seats in vehicles, is imperative to enhance our dedication to injury prevention.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2024
Is cross-sectional imaging necessary for fractures of the distal lower leg in children and adolescents: results of a nationwide survey.
In childhood and adolescence, cross-sectional imaging, most commonly computed tomography (CT), is often performed for advanced diagnosis of joint injuries of the distal lower leg and upper ankle. Due to radiation exposure, the need for CT remains controversial, as these injuries follow stereotypies and usually have a similar course. Alternatively, the performance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is also discussed. Since radiation sensitivity at this young age is much higher than in adults, an effort must be to minimize radiation exposure according to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principles. The aim of this survey is to evaluate the current procedure in Germany in the diagnosis of pediatric injuries of the distal lower leg and upper ankle. ⋯ The survey showed that the conventional X-ray is still the gold standard. Interestingly, more than half of the respondents regularly use the Ottawa Ankle Rules, and diagnostics using ultrasound are also used by almost a quarter. Awareness of radiation protection in children exists, although a quarter of all participants do not know the extent to which their radiology department has a specific pediatric protocol for CT imaging. Cross-sectional imaging is performed on a regular basis. Regarding the actual extent of imaging, there is a clear divergence between theory and practice.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Dec 2024
Comparative Study Observational StudyComparison of scoring systems for patients with head injury presenting to the emergency department.
The present study aimed to compare the National Emergency X-Radiography Utilization Study II (NEXUS-II), New Orleans Criteria (NOC), Canadian Computed Tomography (CT) Head Rule (CCTHR) scoring systems, and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) 10th edition algorithm in patients with head injury presenting to the emergency department and to investigate the effectiveness of these scoring systems in determining injury severity and the need for cranial CT scanning. ⋯ In our region, there was no significant difference among the CCTHR, NEXUS-II systems, and ATLS algorithm regarding the accuracy of pathological findings in patients with head injury; any of these systems can be used in clinical practice and determining CT scan necessity. Although the sensitivity of the NOC system is very high, it has been observed that its low specificity may lead to a large number of unnecessary CT scans, which may increase the patient-based cost and waiting time in the emergency department.