scholarly journals Traumatic Rupture of the Pregnant Uterus after Motor Vehicle Accident: A Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Belkouch
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aljohani M ◽  
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Alanazi S ◽  

This case report describes a case of aortic injury with pseudo-aneurysm in a 3-year-old Saudi boy following a motor vehicle accident. The diagnosis was suspected on computed tomography scan, and emergency surgery was performed. A Dacron graft was inserted to repair the injured aorta. Postoperatively, absent femoral, and distal pulses were noted, and thromboembolectomy was performed with good outcome. We believe that our study makes a significant contribution to the literature because it raises awareness of aortic injury and rupture in pediatric patients with multi-organ trauma following motor vehicle accidents. A high index of suspicion and early intervention are essential in improving outcomes.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Lucerna ◽  
James Espinosa ◽  
Nicholas Butler ◽  
Ashley Wenke ◽  
Nicole Caltabiano

Here we report the case of a 20-year-old female restrained driver who presented to the emergency department (ED) after a motor vehicle accident. She sustained an isolated fracture of her left cuboid, consistent with a nutcracker cuboid fracture. A cuboid fracture is considered rare. It is even more uncommon for a cuboid fracture to occur in isolation, without other associated injuries to the foot. We discuss the mechanism, relevant anatomy, diagnosis, and principles of treatment of the nutcracker cuboid fracture.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Bell ◽  
Fernando Domingo ◽  
Ashley D. Miller ◽  
Jeremiah S. Smith ◽  
James R. Headrick

We report a case of a posterior mediastinal mature cystic teratoma with rupture secondary to blunt chest trauma in a 20-year-old male involved in a motor-vehicle accident. Initial treatment was guided by Advanced Trauma Life Support and a tube thoracostomy was performed for presumed hemothorax. The heterogeneous collection within the thoracic cavity was discovered to be the result of a ruptured cystic mass. Pathologic findings confirmed the mass consistent with a mature cystic teratoma. As mediastinal teratomas are most commonly described arising from the anterior mediastinum, the posterior location of the teratoma described in this report is exceedingly rare.


2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Vinod Kumar Garg ◽  
Ramakant Verma ◽  
Shailender Kumar ◽  
Narendra Vaishnawa ◽  
P C Vyas

Trauma ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-141
Author(s):  
TA Yuvaraj Davidson ◽  
Parma Nand

Traumatic rupture of the pericardium with herniation of the heart can be a potentially lethal injury that can be easily overlooked. Prompt diagnosis and repair can be lifesaving. We report such a case with successful repair of this injury in a 45-year-old male who sustained multiple injuries following a motor vehicle accident. CT scan revealed rupture of the pericardium with herniation of the heart. The pericardial tear was promptly repaired by primary closure. This report gives an insight into this life threatening, yet promptly treatable condition, which can be easily missed resulting in a fatal outcome. Having a high index of suspicion while treating thoracic trauma patients can prevent fatalities. Immediate referral to a cardiothoracic service or closure of the tear through a thoracotomy, if the expertise is available, can be lifesaving.


2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 559-562
Author(s):  
Michael J. Symes ◽  
Mario Escudero ◽  
Irfan Abdulla ◽  
Andrea Veljkovic ◽  
Scott Paquette ◽  
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This case report is the first documented case of a serious motor vehicle accident caused by a patient driving in a controlled ankle motion (CAM) walker boot. The real-life nature and severity of injury in this case supplements the existing experimental studies on the dangers of driving while immobilized in a CAM boot and is likely to resonate strongly with both patients and surgeons. With CAM boots used so commonly after lower limb surgery, this case not only has the potential to change practice as an educational tool for patients but also raises important medicolegal implications for orthopaedic surgeons. Levels of Evidence: Level V


Author(s):  
Siti F. A. Razak ◽  
Stacy A. Jamarun ◽  
Siti H. Sanudin

<p class="abstract">Foreign body aspiration is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate attention and intervention. Foreign body aspiration in adults usually occurs during dental procedure or motor vehicle trauma. Classical symptoms include choking, cough, haemoptysis, hoarseness or stridor. This case report presents an incident of a foreign body lodged at the subglottic region in an adult wearing dental prosthesis; the main complaint was hoarseness post motor vehicle accident. High index of suspicion coupled with correct investigation will facilitate the diagnosis of a foreign body in the airway thus immediate intervention can be taken to prevent morbidity and mortality.</p>


1992 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. 596-598
Author(s):  
David A. Kulber ◽  
David Aframian ◽  
Martin L. Hopp ◽  
Jonathan R. Hiatt

Penetrating trauma to the orbit may cause complex injuries involving the bone, globe, and brain. Successful treatment requires a strategic scheme for preoperative assessment and management and a multidisciplinary surgical approach. These principles are demonstrated by report of a motor vehicle accident in which the driver sustained orbital impalement by a gearshift knob.


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