Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Context. Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) is a recognized treatment for corneal damage but possesses inherent risks, mainly due to its open‐sky nature, which potentially lead to severe sight‐threatening complications. Protective penetrating keratoplasty (PPK) emerges as a novel procedure aimed at mitigating these risks. Aim. To assess the surgical safety,
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An animal-to-human scaling law for blast-induced traumatic brain injury risk assessment [PDF]
, 2014 Despite recent efforts to understand blast effects on the human brain, there are still no widely accepted injury criteria for humans. Recent animal studies have resulted in important advances in the understanding of brain injury due to intense dynamic ...
Jean, Aurelie H. +6 more
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Timing of major fracture care in polytrauma patients – an update on principles, parameters and strategies for 2020 [PDF]
, 2019 Objectives Sustained changes in resuscitation and transfusion management have been observed since the turn of the millennium, along with an ongoing discussion of surgical management strategies.
Buckley, R +5 more
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Successful Repair of Right Atrial Rupture Secondary to Blunt Chest Trauma: A Case Report and Discussion [PDF]
This case report discusses a successfully treated right atrial rupture secondary to blunt chest trauma. Secondary cardiovascular collapse requiring resuscitation occurred following suture repair of the 3 cm atrial laceration in the operating room (OR ...
Alvine, Owen G +2 more
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Simulated spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak repair: an educational model with didactic and technical components. [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: In the era of surgical resident work hour restrictions, the traditional apprenticeship model may provide fewer hours for neurosurgical residents to hone technical skills.
Anderson, Paul A +5 more
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Disparities in Computed Tomography Utilization for Pediatric Blunt Trauma: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Comparing Pediatric and Non-pediatric Trauma Centers [PDF]
, 2023 Pediatric blunt trauma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and computed tomography (CT) imaging is vital for accurate evaluation and management. Pediatric trauma centers (PTCs) have selective CT practices, while non-PTCs may differ, resulting in
Amoukhteh, Melika +8 more
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Blunt Injuries of the Abdomen [PDF]
, 1964 Management of closed abdominal injuries, produced by blunt violence, is one of the most challenging problems that the surgeon has to meet. It is usually made difficult by presence of associated injuries of the head, chest, or extremities, and the obvious
Guy, Chester C.
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Current prophylactic perioperative antibiotic guidelines in trauma: a review of the literature and outcome data [PDF]
, 2009 A comprehensive review of prophylactic use of perioperative antibiotics in trauma from the 1970s to the present was performed. Evidence based guidelines were used to analyze the data from the past 32 years and define standards of care in the field ...
Lejla Hadzikadic
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An Interesting Case of Isolated Pancreatic Transection Following Blunt Abdominal Trauma in Emergency Department [PDF]
, 2018 Introduction: Traumatic injury to the pancreas is not common, but if the diagnosis is delayed or misdiagnosed in the emergency department (ED), the condition is associated with high morbidity and mortality and raises a question about the quality of ...
Mehta, Yatin +2 more
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