Hydatid cyst (HC) disease, which is endemic in Turkey, is mainly located in the liver. Cyst rupture is the most common complication of HC. Ultrasonography (US) and computerized tomography (CT) are the main diagnostic ...Hydatid cyst (HC) disease, which is endemic in Turkey, is mainly located in the liver. Cyst rupture is the most common complication of HC. Ultrasonography (US) and computerized tomography (CT) are the main diagnostic modalities for HC disease. Presented herein was a case of an elderly female patient who died shortly after presenting to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. A giant HC was detected on initial evaluation by US. However, the presence of significant amounts of free fluid in the peritoneal space following a CT of the abdomen. The patient died despite medical and surgical intervention.展开更多
A flail chest is characterized by four or more rib fractures unilaterally or at more than two sites. The current article reports a 10-year-old case of a flail chest due to a simple fall from a chair while at breakfast...A flail chest is characterized by four or more rib fractures unilaterally or at more than two sites. The current article reports a 10-year-old case of a flail chest due to a simple fall from a chair while at breakfast. This pediatric case is presented because of its rare occurrence with a successful external tamponade application. Pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax associated with simple falls should be considered in pediatric patients. In the current case, blunt chest trauma-associated bilateral multiple rib fractures and a flail chest were present. The chest wall was destabilized and respiratory functions were compromised. Early stabilization with tube thoracostomy and external tamponade were achieved in the emergency setting. Intubation was not required after these procedures.展开更多
文摘Hydatid cyst (HC) disease, which is endemic in Turkey, is mainly located in the liver. Cyst rupture is the most common complication of HC. Ultrasonography (US) and computerized tomography (CT) are the main diagnostic modalities for HC disease. Presented herein was a case of an elderly female patient who died shortly after presenting to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. A giant HC was detected on initial evaluation by US. However, the presence of significant amounts of free fluid in the peritoneal space following a CT of the abdomen. The patient died despite medical and surgical intervention.
文摘A flail chest is characterized by four or more rib fractures unilaterally or at more than two sites. The current article reports a 10-year-old case of a flail chest due to a simple fall from a chair while at breakfast. This pediatric case is presented because of its rare occurrence with a successful external tamponade application. Pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax associated with simple falls should be considered in pediatric patients. In the current case, blunt chest trauma-associated bilateral multiple rib fractures and a flail chest were present. The chest wall was destabilized and respiratory functions were compromised. Early stabilization with tube thoracostomy and external tamponade were achieved in the emergency setting. Intubation was not required after these procedures.
