Ulusal travma dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES
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A 67 year-old woman with recurrent multinodular goiter was admitted for bilateral near total thyroidectomy. On the postoperative period, a turbid fluid came from suction drain which was due to an esophageal perforation. Esophagoscopy and contrast computerized tomography revealed a perforation in the upper third part of the esophagus. ⋯ We discussed the cause of perforation according to the possible reasons frequently seen in the literature. Among iatrogenic reasons, unsuccessful intubation trials were more common than neck surgery. Key words: Esophagus, perforation, surgery, intubation, thyroidectomy
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Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality for childhood and young adults. Falls are the most common mechanism. for injury children. Aim of this study is to determine the epidemiology and clinical features of falls among children. ⋯ Although falls are the significant cause of childhood injury, these injuries are rarely fatal. Most, common type of injury is head trauma. ISS, age, and height are significantly associated with mortality. Key words: Children, trauma,fa/l, epidemiology, mortality.
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To present the results of the selective treatment on the penetrating stab wound to the abdomen ⋯ Selective approach to the penetrating stab wounds to the abdomen is a safe method. Furthermore, this method obviates most of the unnecessary laparotomies. For this reason, morbidity rate and hospitalization decrease significantly. Key words: Conservative treatment, unnecessary laparotomy, morbidity, hospital stay.
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Burnout has been defined as a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and 1 reduced personal accomplishment. The syndrome have been linked to high levels of absenteeism from work among professionals group. ⋯ Burnout, emergency services, stress.