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View article: Outcomes and predictors of mortality in patients with blunt chest trauma admitted to the intensive care unit: a retrospective study
Outcomes and predictors of mortality in patients with blunt chest trauma admitted to the intensive care unit: a retrospective study Open
Background Blunt chest trauma (BCT) accounts for 25% of trauma-related deaths. we aimed to explore the outcomes and predictors of mortality in patients with BCT admitted to a general intensive care unit (ICU). Methods All patients with mul…
View article: Port site hernia following transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty
Port site hernia following transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty Open
Most surgical procedures in the past were performed through large incisions. Advancement of laparoscopic surgery has led to smaller incisions and reduction in most of the incision-related complications. However, laparoscopic surgery has it…
View article: A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse
A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse Open
Background: Crystal methamphetamine abuse is a growing concern due to its significant adverse effects on various organ systems. Case description: This report presents a rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous…
View article: Impact of psychological wellbeing and academic readiness on early medical student attrition: educators’ perspective
Impact of psychological wellbeing and academic readiness on early medical student attrition: educators’ perspective Open
View article: Bilateral First Rib Fractures in Blunt Trauma Patients: A Retrospective Study
Bilateral First Rib Fractures in Blunt Trauma Patients: A Retrospective Study Open
Introduction: Unilateral fracture of the first rib frequently led to severe complications such as brachial plexus or major vascular injury. Bilateral first rib fracture (BFRF) is very rare. We aimed to study the incidence, mechanism of inj…
View article: Streamlining management in thoracic trauma: radiomics- and AI-based assessment of patient risks
Streamlining management in thoracic trauma: radiomics- and AI-based assessment of patient risks Open
Background In blunt chest trauma, patient management is challenging because clinical guidelines miss tools for risk assessment. No clinical scale reliably measures the severity of cases and the chance of complications. Aim The objective of…
View article: Significance of Scapular Fracture Existence in Blunt Chest Trauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Significance of Scapular Fracture Existence in Blunt Chest Trauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background . Scapular fracture is a rare encounter in blunt trauma patients. The scapula is surrounded by strong groups of muscles offering good protection for the bone. Therefore, a high-energy trauma is needed to cause a scapular fractur…
View article: Relationship between admission selection tools and student attrition in the early years of medical school
Relationship between admission selection tools and student attrition in the early years of medical school Open
The cause of early attrition is complex and cannot be attributed to a single factor.Undergraduate high school score and written admission examination results were statistically significant factors in relation to student attrition rate and …
View article: Students’ perspectives on their early dropout of medical school
Students’ perspectives on their early dropout of medical school Open
BACKGROUND: Enrolling in medical school launches a more demanding and stressful way of life for newly admitted students. Some students will struggle academically and will ultimately drop out from medical school. The study aims to understan…
View article: Early Student Attrition from Medical Schools: A Scoping Review
Early Student Attrition from Medical Schools: A Scoping Review Open
View article: Camel-Related Facial Injuries: A Seven-Year Retrospective Study
Camel-Related Facial Injuries: A Seven-Year Retrospective Study Open
Facial injuries caused by camels can be associated with adverse long-term effects on patients’ quality of life. We aimed to investigate camel-related facial injuries in Al-Ain City, UAE, focusing on their incidence, types, mechanisms, anat…
View article: Management of Blunt Sternal Fractures in a Community-Based Hospital
Management of Blunt Sternal Fractures in a Community-Based Hospital Open
Background. Sternal fractures are not commonly observed in patients with blunt trauma. The routine use of computed tomography (CT) in the evaluation of chest trauma helps identify these fractures. We studied the incidence, injury mechanism…
View article: Acute Traumatic Lumbar Hernia: Report of Two Cases
Acute Traumatic Lumbar Hernia: Report of Two Cases Open
Acute traumatic lumbar hernia (ATLH) is rare in blunt trauma and can be overlooked due to the presence of multiple injuries following the trauma incidence. ATLH is usually found at the time of radiological examination or during surgical ex…
View article: Surgical management of camel-related craniofacial injuries
Surgical management of camel-related craniofacial injuries Open
Background: There are no studies focused on the types and management of camel-related craniofacial injuries.
Objectives: We aimed to analyze the pattern of injuries that required surgical management and their specific operative treatment.…
View article: Camel-Related Head Injury in a High-Income Developing Country
Camel-Related Head Injury in a High-Income Developing Country Open
Introduction: Injury caused by large animals varies according to the regional distribution of the animals and their relationship to humans. Camels are usually friendly to humans; however, occasionally they become very hostile, especially i…
View article: Partially avulsed anus in blunt traumatic perineal laceration: Case report
Partially avulsed anus in blunt traumatic perineal laceration: Case report Open
View article: Life-threatening duodenal perforation complicating endoscopic retrograde cholangiopanceatography: A case series
Life-threatening duodenal perforation complicating endoscopic retrograde cholangiopanceatography: A case series Open
A high index of suspicion is essential for early diagnosis and intervention to improve the clinical outcome. In difficult ERCP, performing a post-procedural fluoroscopy study with contrast injection is essential.
View article: Anatomical locations of air for rapid diagnosis of pneumothorax in blunt trauma patients
Anatomical locations of air for rapid diagnosis of pneumothorax in blunt trauma patients Open
View article: A rare case of an adult traumatic bicycle handlebar hernia: A case report and review of the literature
A rare case of an adult traumatic bicycle handlebar hernia: A case report and review of the literature Open
The term handlebar hernia had been applied to describe the traumatic hernia that result from a handlebar-like blunt objects. The force of the blunt trauma is insufficient to breach the elastic skin, yet, it can cause abdominal wall muscula…
View article: Intestinal obstruction caused by a laxative drug (Psyllium): A case report and review of the literature
Intestinal obstruction caused by a laxative drug (Psyllium): A case report and review of the literature Open
View article: Geriatric fall-related injuries
Geriatric fall-related injuries Open
The majority of geriatric fall-related injuries were due to fall from the same level at home. Assessment of risk factors for falls including home hazards is essential for prevention of geriatric fall-related injuries.
View article: Blunt traumatic tension chylothorax: Case report and mini-review of the literature
Blunt traumatic tension chylothorax: Case report and mini-review of the literature Open
Tension chylothorax following blunt thoracic trauma is an extremely rare condition. Here we report such a case and review its management. A 31-year-old man was involved in a road traffic collision. The car rolled over and the patient was e…
View article: Large pneumothorax in blunt chest trauma: Is a chest drain always necessary in stable patients? A case report
Large pneumothorax in blunt chest trauma: Is a chest drain always necessary in stable patients? A case report Open
Blunt traumatic large pneumothorax in a clinically stable patient can be managed conservatively. Current recommendations for tube placement may need to be reevaluated. This may reduce morbidity associated with chest tube thoracostomy.
View article: A rare case of first-trimester ruptured bicornuate uterus in a primigravida
A rare case of first-trimester ruptured bicornuate uterus in a primigravida Open
This case highlights the fact that uterine rupture can occur in early pregnancy when associated with uterine anomaly. Early sonographic diagnosis has a major contribution in evaluation and management.
View article: Unusual case of life threatening subcutaneous hemorrhage in a blunt trauma patient
Unusual case of life threatening subcutaneous hemorrhage in a blunt trauma patient Open
Bleeding into the subcutaneous plane in closed degloving injury can cause severe hypovolemic shock. It is important for the clinicians managing trauma patients to be aware this serious injury.