Articles: trauma.
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Crush syndrome (CS), alternatively termed traumatic rhabdomyolysis, is a paramount posttraumatic complication. Given the infeasibility of conducting direct simulation research in humans, the role of animal models is pivotal. Regrettably, the dearth of standardized animal models persists. ⋯ This offers an opportunity to delve deeper into understanding the combined effects of preexisting renal compromise and traumatic injury. In summary, the development of a standardized, reproducible CS model in rats represents a significant milestone in the study of Crush syndrome. This study is of paramount significance as it advances the standardization of the CS model, laying a solid foundation for subsequent studies in related domains, especially in CS-AKI.
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Feb 2024
Case Reports[Spontaneous femoral arterio-venous fistula in an 80-year-old female patient as an incidental finding].
Spontaneous arteriovenous fistulas (AVF), in contrast to iatrogenic or post-traumatic ones, are extremely rare and only sporadically published in the literature. In the absence of exposure risk, the diagnosis of AVF can be challenging, especially if it is an incidental finding. ⋯ Spontaneous femoral AVF is a rarity. Characteristic clinical findings lead to a targeted use of color duplex sonography with correct interpretation of artifacts that can otherwise be easily missed.