Ulusal travma dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES
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ln this study, we compare the outcome of conservative management by closed reduction and figure of eight bandage in cases of midclavicular fractures with previously published results of other treatment methods. ⋯ We conclude that conservative treatment is the preferred method of treatment in cases of mid-clavicular fractures, unless there is an absolute indication for surgical therapy. This approach is easily applicable, cost effective and has fewer complications. Key Words: Midclavicular fracture, conservative treatment, closed reduction,figure of eight bandage.
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A 26 year old women with a history of drug intoxication was taken to intensive care unit and had an ischemic, hand injury due to insufficient collateral low after placement of a radial artery catheter. Ischemic hand injury 1 occurred 36 hours after the cannulation. ⋯ Any evidence of hand ischemia after radial artery cannulation should be aggressively investigated and promptly treated in order to prevent morbidity and necrosis of the hand. Key Words: Radial artery cannulation, Ischemic hand injury.