Journal of Trauma and Injury最新文献

Traumatic globe avulsion secondary to a penetrating orbital injury from a bicycle handlebar: a case report.

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0070

Nishanth S Iyengar, Edward Xie, Patricia Pahk, Nariman S Boyle

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Resolution is not the end: The Macklin effect after chest tube removal in a trauma patient with aging and comorbidities: a case report.

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0090

Faye Abdulkareem, Fayez G Aldarsouni, Sahar Alomar, Zisis Touloumis, Hussain M AlHassan, Ghassan Z Al Ramahi, Tareq Alsabahi, Khaled Twier, Mohammad Alsenani, Emad Alamoudi

{"title":"Resolution is not the end: The Macklin effect after chest tube removal in a trauma patient with aging and comorbidities: a case report.","authors":"Faye Abdulkareem, Fayez G Aldarsouni, Sahar Alomar, Zisis Touloumis, Hussain M AlHassan, Ghassan Z Al Ramahi, Tareq Alsabahi, Khaled Twier, Mohammad Alsenani, Emad Alamoudi","doi":"10.20408/jti.2024.0090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0090","url":null,"abstract":"Pneumomediastinum is an uncommon complication in cases of blunt chest trauma but can signal severe underlying issues. This report discusses a 69-year-old male patient with preexisting conditions of obesity, sleep apnea, and asthma, who experienced delayed pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium following the removal of a chest tube. This tube had been placed to address a traumatic hemopneumothorax, which had resolved. The removal of the chest tube triggered a series of events, exacerbated by the patient's chronic health conditions. The patient was managed conservatively with close monitoring and physiotherapy, which successfully resolved the condition without the need for further invasive procedures. The multifactorial nature of the Macklin effect illustrates that even routine procedures such as chest tube removal can trigger a chain reaction in susceptible patients. The choice of conservative management, rather than immediate invasive interventions, underscores the delicate balance necessary in trauma care.","PeriodicalId":52698,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Trauma and Injury","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Similarities and differences between lightning and electrical injuries: two case reports

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0067

Yi Liu, Zosimo Ken L Jimeno, Wan Azman Wan Sulaiman

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Cerebral fat emboli monitoring using transcranial Doppler ultrasound and confirmation of a successful treatment response: a case report.

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0075

Morgan Jude, Ryan Martin, Ivy Nguyen, Christine Cocanour, Heather Nicoletto, Keyanna Raihani, Alicia Alley, Jeffrey R Vitt

{"title":"Cerebral fat emboli monitoring using transcranial Doppler ultrasound and confirmation of a successful treatment response: a case report.","authors":"Morgan Jude, Ryan Martin, Ivy Nguyen, Christine Cocanour, Heather Nicoletto, Keyanna Raihani, Alicia Alley, Jeffrey R Vitt","doi":"10.20408/jti.2024.0075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0075","url":null,"abstract":"Fat emboli syndrome is a rare and potentially fatal condition that most commonly manifests after traumatic long-bone fractures. Cerebral fat emboli are one of the most feared complications leading to permanent neurologic injury, though methods for optimal monitoring in high-risk patients are lacking. We present a case of a 16-year-old female patient who presented to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision with multiple injuries, including a comminuted femoral shaft and pelvic ring fracture, as well as an acute basilar artery occlusion due to fat embolism. Continuous transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) of the bilateral middle cerebral arteries was utilized for emboli detection and evaluation of right-to-left shunt. The patient was found to have a high burden of microemboli on TCD in combination with a right-to-left shunt conferring increased risk of additional neurologic injury. Following surgical fixation of her orthopedic injuries, repeated TCD assessment demonstrated no further evidence of microemboli thus demonstrating efficacious response to definitive treatment. This report highlights the utility of TCD for early monitoring and detection of cerebral emboli in patients at risk for fat emboli syndrome as well as evaluating response to intervention.","PeriodicalId":52698,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Trauma and Injury","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Successful laparotomy for intra-abdominal hypertension following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after severe thoracoabdominal trauma: a case report.

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0060

Yo Huh, Jonghwan Moon, Kyoungwon Jung, Hye-Min Sohn

{"title":"Successful laparotomy for intra-abdominal hypertension following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after severe thoracoabdominal trauma: a case report.","authors":"Yo Huh, Jonghwan Moon, Kyoungwon Jung, Hye-Min Sohn","doi":"10.20408/jti.2024.0060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0060","url":null,"abstract":"Veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often used as a life-saving therapy for lung injuries; however, it presents challenges, including bleeding risks and potential reductions in ECMO flow. This case report details the intricate management of a 16-year-old boy who suffered severe thoracoabdominal trauma following a nine-floor fall. The patient sustained severe lung injury and damage to multiple solid organs, including liver lacerations, and was placed on VV-ECMO. When initiating ECMO, it is crucial to carefully consider anticoagulation to avoid potential bleeding complications. Therefore, despite the usual risks associated with ECMO, such as bleeding and reduced flow rates, anticoagulation was withheld due to the risk of hemorrhage from the liver injury. While on ECMO support, the patient experienced a sudden decrease in flow and blood pressure, suggesting an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. An immediate decompressive laparotomy revealed a significant hemoperitoneum, primarily caused by oozing from the liver laceration. The prompt recognition of abdominal distension and the timely decision to proceed with surgery without further imaging were key to the successful treatment. Postoperatively, the patient showed good recovery, with gradual weaning from ECMO, extubation, and eventual discharge. In conclusion, this case highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring for patients with complex trauma who are on ECMO. External factors, including elevated intra-abdominal pressure, can impair ECMO performance. Meticulous management and a multidisciplinary approach are essential in these intricate cases, which involve the nonsurgical treatment of solid organ damage accompanied by severe lung injury.","PeriodicalId":52698,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Trauma and Injury","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The SPAIRE (saving piriformis and internus, repair of externus) posterolateral approach in bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures: a case report.

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0099

Nazim Sifi, Sorin Suba

{"title":"The SPAIRE (saving piriformis and internus, repair of externus) posterolateral approach in bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures: a case report.","authors":"Nazim Sifi, Sorin Suba","doi":"10.20408/jti.2024.0099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0099","url":null,"abstract":"Femoral neck fractures commonly occur in older patients and typically require surgical intervention to promptly restore mobility and minimize complications. While the anterior, lateral, and posterior approaches are frequently employed for hemiarthroplasty, each has its own benefits and drawbacks. Notably, the posterior approach has been linked to a higher risk of dislocation in some studies. The SPAIRE (saving piriformis and internus, repair of externus) technique is a modern adaptation of the traditional posterolateral approach. This less invasive, anatomically considerate method preserves the piriformis muscle tendon and the conjoint tendon of the superior gemellus, obturator internus, and inferior gemellus muscles. However, it involves sectioning the tendon of the obturator externus muscle. The technique is designed to maintain stabilizing muscular structures, decrease dislocation risk, and hasten functional recovery, including in patients with neurological conditions. This case report describes the treatment of a 79-year-old woman with a transcervical fracture of the right femoral neck. A bipolar hemiarthroplasty was performed using the SPAIRE technique. The procedure effectively preserved the functional synergistic unit of the piriformis-conjoint tendon (quadriceps coxa) and included meticulous capsular and tendinous repair. The patient's postoperative recovery was characterized by an excellent functional outcome at the 3-month follow-up. This case highlights the advantages of the SPAIRE technique in enhancing joint stability and facilitating rapid recovery, especially in geriatric patients.","PeriodicalId":52698,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Trauma and Injury","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Treatment of placental abruption following blunt abdominal trauma: a case report. 钝性腹部创伤后胎盘早剥的治疗：1例报告。

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-04 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0050

Jinjoo Kim, Seokyung Kim, Dongwook Kwak, Donghwan Choi

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Heterodigital flap as a solution for a thumb defect: a case report. 用异位腓骨皮瓣治疗拇指缺损：病例报告。

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0049

Bontor Daniel Sinaga, Dwi Purnomo Setyo Budi, Mochamad Sadabaskara

{"title":"Heterodigital flap as a solution for a thumb defect: a case report.","authors":"Bontor Daniel Sinaga, Dwi Purnomo Setyo Budi, Mochamad Sadabaskara","doi":"10.20408/jti.2024.0049","DOIUrl":"10.20408/jti.2024.0049","url":null,"abstract":"Thumb traumatic injuries are incredibly common in hand injuries. The thumb is essential to hand function in order to do daily tasks like gripping, holding, opposing, circumducting, and movements. As a result, compared to injuries to other fingers, a thumb injury significantly impairs hand function. Traumas can cause soft tissue loss linked to vascular injuries that require revascularization. Replantation is the surgical treatment most frequently suggested to patients who have had their thumbs amputated in an attempt to restore function and attractiveness. There are alternative reconstructive techniques, such as skin grafting or local, distal, and free flaps, when replantation of the severed segment is not feasible. Reconstruction techniques vary depending on where the amputation occurred and include transfer site reconstruction and homodigital and heterodigital flaps. We reported a case of a woman who has a right traumatic thumb injury due to blender accident. Primary suturing and debridement were done to save the thumb. But after several days, the thumb was necrotic and not viable. Heterodigital island flap from the right middle finger was chosen. Radial forearm skin was grafted to cover the middle finger defect. This gave satisfactory results. Wound healing was quite good, but there were signs of scar tissue growth after several months of follow-up. The function and mobility of the thumb and hand were also achieved well through the QuickDASH (quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) score. Heterodigital flap provides satisfactory results both aesthetically and functionally in traumatic thumb injury cases.","PeriodicalId":52698,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Trauma and Injury","volume":" ","pages":"56-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11968311/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142649506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Successful treatment of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a trauma patient: a case report.

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-25 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0093

Young Soo Chung, Jihoon Kim

{"title":"Successful treatment of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a trauma patient: a case report.","authors":"Young Soo Chung, Jihoon Kim","doi":"10.20408/jti.2024.0093","DOIUrl":"10.20408/jti.2024.0093","url":null,"abstract":"Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare, life-threatening hyperinflammatory syndrome characterized by excessive activation of the immune system. This case report describes an unusual presentation of HLH triggered by severe trauma from a motorcycle accident, which is a departure from traditional associations with infections, malignancies, or autoimmune conditions. A 40-year-old man with multiple traumatic injuries developed persistent fever, pancytopenia, and elevated inflammatory markers following orthopedic surgery. Despite empiric antibiotic therapy, his condition deteriorated, exhibiting high fever, skin rash, hepatic dysfunction, and marked elevation of ferritin levels (32,901 ng/mL). Bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of HLH, and treatment was initiated according to the HLH-2004 protocol, which included methylprednisolone, intravenous immunoglobulin, and immunosuppressive therapy. The patient demonstrated significant clinical improvement and was discharged after 37 days, with no recurrence observed during the follow-up period. This case underscores the need to consider HLH in trauma patients presenting with unexplained inflammatory responses and illustrates that prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment can lead to successful outcomes.","PeriodicalId":52698,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Trauma and Injury","volume":" ","pages":"66-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11968310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Differentiation of antimicrobial toxicity and sepsis-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation in an orthopedic burn patient in India: a case report. 印度一名骨科烧伤患者的抗菌药物中毒与败血症引起的弥散性血管内凝血的鉴别：病例报告。

Journal of Trauma and Injury Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.20408/jti.2024.0040

Parampreet Singh Saini, Ankita Aggarwal, Tarunpreet Saini

{"title":"Differentiation of antimicrobial toxicity and sepsis-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation in an orthopedic burn patient in India: a case report.","authors":"Parampreet Singh Saini, Ankita Aggarwal, Tarunpreet Saini","doi":"10.20408/jti.2024.0040","DOIUrl":"10.20408/jti.2024.0040","url":null,"abstract":"Drug-induced thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, and leukopenia are serious, and sometimes fatal, complications of common medications. These conditions are challenging to diagnose in patients with polytrauma injuries due to the presence of multiple potential etiologies. In such clinical scenarios, sepsis-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation is a more frequent diagnosis. The clinical manifestations of these conditions can be indistinguishable. We present the case of a 32-year-old man who sustained a left open grade 2 leg fracture and 18% to 20% second-degree superficial electrical flash burns on his right leg. Following primary management, skin testing for antibiotic sensitivity was performed, and prophylactic therapy with ceftriaxone, gentamycin, and metronidazole was initiated for the grossly contaminated wounds. On the second day of emergency admission, the patient developed hepatorenal dysfunction accompanied by severe thrombocytopenia (<30×103/mm3). The suspected antimicrobial agents were discontinued by the third day. Within 48 hours, the patient's hepatorenal function markedly improved; however, the blood dyscrasia progressed to severe pancytopenia over the next few days. Despite worsening parameters, the patient's vitals were maintained, and he exhibited no overt bleeding. On the fourth day, the patient developed opportunistic fungal bronchopneumonia, indicated by bilateral lower lobe infiltrates on chest x-ray and an elevated serum galactomannan level. He received supportive care, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and antifungal treatment, with a full recovery within 2 weeks. Antibiotic toxicity must be distinguished from other medical conditions to ensure appropriate management and a favorable prognosis.","PeriodicalId":52698,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Trauma and Injury","volume":" ","pages":"44-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11968305/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142649505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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