Critical-Sized Bone Defects: Sequence and Planning. [PDF]
Bone defects associated with open fractures require a careful approach and planning. At initial presentation, an emergent irrigation and debridement is required.
Abell +47 more
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Penetrating injuries in dogs and cats: a study of 16 cases [PDF]
The objective of this retrospective study was to assess radiographical and surgical findings, surgical management and outcome of penetrating injuries in dogs and cats by evaluating patient records.
De Rooster, Hilde +3 more
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Establishing a Hybrid Wound and Ostomy Continuing Education Program [PDF]
Wound and ostomy nurses receive specialty training and certification to provide care in abdominal stomas, ostomies, wounds, fistulas, and pressure injuries.
Wong, Vivian K.
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Penetrating Abdominal Injuries: Management Controversies [PDF]
Penetrating abdominal injuries have been traditionally managed by routine laparotomy. New understanding of trajectories, potential for organ injury, and correlation with advanced radiographic imaging has allowed a shift towards non-operative management ...
Butt, Muhammad Umar +2 more
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Pattern and Outcome of Chest Injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]
Chest injuries constitute a continuing challenge to the trauma or general surgeon practicing in developing countries. This study was conducted to outline the etiological spectrum, injury patterns and short term outcome of these injuries in our setting ...
A Kalliopi +39 more
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An unstable patient with a large sucking chest wound managed with gauze packing for preventing tension and bleeding control before surgery in Korea: a case report [PDF]
This case report describes the management of a 51-year-old female patient who arrived at the emergency room with a stab wound to the upper right chest.
Chang-Sin Lee +4 more
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Geriatric Injuries among Patients Attending a Regional Hospital in Shinyanga Tanzania [PDF]
Geriatric injuries pose a major challenge to surgeons and general practitioners in developing countries. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, injury characteristics and outcomes of geriatric injury among patients at Shinyanga ...
Chalya, Phillipo L. +7 more
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Aim: to evaluate the cyclists’ profile and the frequency of dental trauma associated with cycling in a southern city in Brazil. Materials and Methods: a questionnaire was applied to 234 cyclists with at least 18 years old.
Vinícius Furlan +7 more
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Determined to die! Ability to act following multiple self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the head. The cook county office of medical examiner experience (2005-2012) and review of literature [PDF]
Cases of multiple (considered 2+) self-inflicted gunshot wounds are a rarity and require careful examination of the scene of occurrence; thorough consideration of the decedent’s psychiatric, medical, and social histories; and accurate postmortem ...
Barnes +15 more
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A Comparative Study of the ReCell® Device and Autologous Spit-Thickness Meshed Skin Graft in the Treatment of Acute Burn Injuries. [PDF]
Early excision and autografting are standard care for deeper burns. However, donor sites are a source of significant morbidity. To address this, the ReCell® Autologous Cell Harvesting Device (ReCell) was designed for use at the point-of-care to prepare a
Cairns, Bruce A +18 more
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