ASSESSMENT OF PATTERN AND OUTCOME OF TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURIES IN MENOUFIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OVER ONE YEAR

Introduction Traumatic head injuries constitute a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The developing world is particularly affected due to a high prevalence of risk factors and difficulties in enforcing preventive efforts. This study was carried out at the Emergency Department (ED), Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Kathmandu, Nepal – where head injuries account for five per cent of all emergency visits. The aim was to describe demographics, cause of trauma, type of injury, and severity according to the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), as well as the outcome of emergency attendance in patients seeking medical care for traumatic head injuries. Auxiliary aims were to study correlations between age, cause of trauma and injury severity. MethodsData from 577 cases of head injuries from June to October 2019 were collected retrospectively. ResultsTraumatic head injuries accounted for 5.2 % of all emergency visits. The median age was 23 years. Patients were predominantly male. Superficial injuries and concussions were the most common. Most injuries were mild (94.4 %, GCS 13–15) and caused by falls (51.3 %) or road traffic accidents (19.1 %). Fall accidents and mild injuries had the lowest median age. Patients from outside Kathmandu Valley constituted 44.9 % of the cases. Only 12.1 % of the patients were admitted to the hospital. ConclusionCommonest head injuries are mild and superficial; and are caused by falls and road traffic accidents. Most head injury patients are children.

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Management and Surgical Outcome of Non Missile Penetrating Head Injuries at Assiut University Hospital: One Year Study

The Medical Journal of Cairo University ◽

10.21608/mjcu.2018.59626 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 86 (9) ◽

pp. 2837-2841

Author(s):

AHMED I. EL-GHERIANY, M.D.; ABD EL-HAKEEM ABD EL-SATTAR M.D. ◽

AHMED EL-SHANAWANY, M.D.; HAMADA M. RAMADAN, M.Sc.

Keyword(s):

Surgical Outcome ◽

Head Injuries ◽

University Hospital ◽

One Year

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Prospective evaluation for gastrointestinal bleedings at the University Hospital St. Pölten – one year of follow-up

10.1055/s-0039-1691899 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

M Stättermayer ◽

F Riedl ◽

S Bernhofer ◽

A Stättermayer ◽

A Mayer ◽

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Keyword(s):

University Hospital ◽

Prospective Evaluation ◽

One Year ◽

The University

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Medication Prescribed Within 1 Year Preceding Fall-Related Injuries in Older Adults in Ontario, Canada

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.761 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 236-236

Author(s):

Yu Ming ◽

Aleksandra Zecevic ◽

Richard Booth ◽

Susan Hunter ◽

Andrew Johnson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Fall Risk ◽

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Head Injuries ◽

Prescription Medication ◽

Population Based ◽

Age Group ◽

Secondary Health Care ◽

One Year

Abstract Background: The consequences of fall-related injuries are becoming more significant due to ageing societies worldwide. This study aims to provide information on medications prescribed to older adults within one year before they experienced fall-related injury in Ontario, Canada. Methods: A population-based descriptive study of older adults (66 years and older) who experienced fall-related injury was conducted using administrative secondary health care data of Ontario. The percentages of patients prescribed each Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical 4th level medication class and fall-risk increasing drugs one year before their fall-related injuries was summarized. Results: From 2010 to 2014, 288,251 older adults (63.2% females) were admitted to Emergency Department due to fall-related injury, 39.9% were fall-related fractures, 12.6% were head injuries. One year prior to their injury, 48.46% of older adults were prescribed with statins; 35.23% were prescribed with diuretics; 26.84% were prescribed with antidepressants; 25.90% were prescribed with opioids and 16.61% were prescribed with anxiolytics. A higher percentage of females were prescribed with diuretics, antidepressants, and anxiolytics than males. 85 years and older people had higher percentage of prescription of diuretics, antidepressants and antipsychotics than other age group. Discussion: In general, older adults diagnosed with fall-related injuries were prescribed with more opioids, benzodiazepines and antidepressants than other general older adults. There were distinct patterns of prescription medication within each sex and age group (66-74 group, 75-84 group and 85 years and older group). Further association between medications and fall-related injuries need to be established using well-defined cohort studies.

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A Minimally-Invasive, Simple, Rapid, and Effective Surgical Technique for the Treatment of Ingrown Toenails: A Reminder of the Original Winograd Procedure

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18010278 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 278

Author(s):

Jahyung Kim ◽

Sanghyeon Lee ◽

Jeong Seok Lee ◽

Sung Hun Won ◽

Dong Il Chun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Patient Outcomes ◽

Simple Procedure ◽

Wedge Resection ◽

Operation Time ◽

University Hospital ◽

Wound Infections ◽

Germinal Matrix ◽

One Year ◽

Ingrown Toenails

(1) Background: Ingrown toenail is a common disorder of the toe that induces severe toe pain and limits daily activities. The Winograd method, the most widely used operative modality for ingrown toenails, has been modified over years to include wedge resection of the nail fold and complete ablation of the germinal matrix. We evaluated the outcomes of original Winograd procedure without wedge resection with electrocautery-aided matrixectomy. (2) Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of patients who underwent surgery for ingrown toenails at a university hospital for two years from November 2015 to October 2017. Surgery was performed in 76 feet with a mean operation time of 9.34 min. (3) Results: The minimal interval from surgery to return to regular activities was 13.26 (range 7 to 22) days. Recurrence and postoperative wound infections were found in 3 (3.95%) and 2 (2.63%) patients, respectively. Evaluation of patient satisfaction at one-year follow-up showed that 40 (52.63%) patients were very satisfied, 33 (43.42%) were satisfied, 3 (3.95%) were dissatisfied, and none of them were very dissatisfied. The average follow-up duration was 14.66 (range 12 to 25) months. (4) Conclusions: Therefore, it is believed that this less-invasive and simple procedure could be easily performed by clinicians, with satisfactory patient outcomes.

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Urban–rural differences in pediatric traumatic head injuries: A prospective nationwide study

Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment ◽

10.2147/ndt.s2034 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol Volume 3 ◽

pp. 935-941 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jonas Halldorsson

Keyword(s):

Head Injuries ◽

Nationwide Study ◽

Traumatic Head

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Evaluation of Decision Rules for Identifying Serious Consequences of Traumatic Head Injuries in Pediatric Patients

Pediatric Emergency Care ◽

10.1097/pec.0b013e3181c32e74 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 25 (12) ◽

pp. 811-815 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Sanna Klemetti ◽

Matti Uhari ◽

Tytti Pokka ◽

Heikki Rantala

Keyword(s):

Pediatric Patients ◽

Head Injuries ◽

Decision Rules ◽

Traumatic Head

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Famous head injuries of the first aerial war: deaths of the “Knights of the Air”

Neurosurgical FOCUS ◽

10.3171/2015.4.focus15109 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. E5

Author(s):

Prateeka Koul ◽

Christine Mau ◽

Victor M. Sabourin ◽

Chirag D. Gandhi ◽

Charles J. Prestigiacomo

Keyword(s):

Head Injury ◽

World War I ◽

Head Injuries ◽

World War ◽

Traumatic Head Injury ◽

The Public ◽

Time Period ◽

Traumatic Head ◽

The Media

World War I advanced the development of aviation from the concept of flight to the use of aircraft on the battlefield. Fighter planes advanced technologically as the war progressed. Fighter pilot aces Francesco Baracca and Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron) were two of the most famous pilots of this time period. These courageous fighter aces skillfully maneuvered their SPAD and Albatros planes, respectively, while battling enemies and scoring aerial victories that contributed to the course of the war. The media thrilled the public with their depictions of the heroic feats of fighter pilots such as Baracca and the Red Baron. Despite their aerial prowess, both pilots would eventually be shot down in combat. Although the accounts of their deaths are debated, it is undeniable that both were victims of traumatic head injury.

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Use of an optical surface scanner in assessment of outcome following rhinoplasty surgery

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215108002302 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 122 (9) ◽

pp. 972-977 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

H Chau ◽

R Dasgupta ◽

V Sauret ◽

G Kenyon

Keyword(s):

Surgical Intervention ◽

University Hospital ◽

Facial Features ◽

Optical Surface ◽

Case Study Analysis ◽

The Future ◽

University College London ◽

One Year ◽

The Right

AbstractObjective:To demonstrate the use of an optical surface scanner, with associated software, in the assessment of rhinoplasty patients, and to discuss the possible clinical applications of this technology in the future.Design:Case study analysis of pre- and post-operative scans of a patient undergoing septorhinoplasty at Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK.Subject:A 21-year-old man undergoing septorhinoplasty underwent pre-operative optical surface scanning of his face. The scans were repeated at one week and one year post-operatively. Software developed at University College London was then used to analyse the scans.Results:The scans clearly showed that the man's dorsal hump had been well reduced and the nose straightened, with a resulting 1600 mm3 gain on the right side and a 1000 mm3 loss on the left side of the nose. Tip projection had also been achieved.Conclusion:This technique allowed objective quantification of facial features and analysis of change. It may well prove useful in the future in predicting change following surgical intervention.

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