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Minimally invasive surgery for concomitant pericardial and diaphragmatic rupture after blunt trauma: a case report
Ranti Kenny Maila, Kenny Nyiko Mongwe, Mirza Mohamod Zahir Uddin Bhuiyan
Received July 9, 2024  Accepted October 1, 2024  Published online December 16, 2024  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0045    [Epub ahead of print]
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Pericardial rupture with cardiac herniation is a rare injury that occurs following blunt trauma. It is even more unusual to find a pericardial tear associated with diaphragmatic injury after such trauma. Diagnosing this condition through radiologic imaging is challenging. A 51-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department after a wall collapsed on him. He reported overall body discomfort, breathlessness, chest pain, and abdominal discomfort. A plain x-ray revealed haziness in the left thoracic cavity and elevation of the left hemidiaphragm with collapse of the left lung. Additionally, a gastric shadow was seen within the left hemithorax, accompanied by a mediastinal shift to the right. An x-ray of the pelvis displayed fractures at the right sacroiliac joint, left superior pubic ramus, left inferior pubic ramus, and left anterior acetabular with displacement. A computed tomography scan indicated herniation of the stomach, splenic flexure, and spleen, but there was no clear evidence of pericardial laceration. The patient underwent emergency exploratory laparoscopy and thoracoscopy. During the laparoscopy, a significant defect was found in the left hemidiaphragm, along with a pericardial rupture that had led to cardiac herniation and visceral herniation of the stomach, splenic flexure, and spleen through the diaphragmatic tear. The abdominal visceral organs were repositioned into the abdomen, and the diaphragm was repaired. The heart was repositioned, and the pericardial defect was closed using thoracoscopic techniques. Pericardial rupture can be effectively managed using minimally invasive surgery.
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Treatment of placental abruption following blunt abdominal trauma: a case report
Jinjoo Kim, Seokyung Kim, Dongwook Kwak, Donghwan Choi
Received July 23, 2024  Accepted October 7, 2024  Published online December 4, 2024  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0050    [Epub ahead of print]
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Trauma during pregnancy poses a potentially tragic risk to both the fetus and mother, making its management particularly challenging. Here, we present the case of a 35-year-old woman at 34 weeks and 2 days gestation who was in a motor vehicle accident and subsequently suffered placental abruption and underwent an emergency cesarean section. We also present a review of traumatic placental abruption and its epidemiology. On arrival at the trauma bay, the patient showed no significant abdominal findings other than a seat belt sign. However, 2 hours after admission, the patient developed abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Ultrasonography revealed no clear evidence of placental abruption. This case demonstrates the necessity of close maternal and fetal monitoring with cooperation between the trauma and obstetric teams. Even in the absence of typical symptoms such as abdominal pain on initial presentation, a high-energy mechanism of injury should be suspected.
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Heterodigital flap as a solution for a thumb defect: a case report
Bontor Daniel Sinaga, Dwi Purnomo Setyo Budi, Mochamad Sadabaskara
Received July 19, 2024  Accepted October 1, 2024  Published online November 18, 2024  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0049    [Epub ahead of print]
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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.
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Differentiation of antimicrobial toxicity and sepsis-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation in an orthopedic burn patient in India: a case report
Parampreet Singh Saini, Ankita Aggarwal, Tarunpreet Saini
Received June 27, 2024  Accepted September 19, 2024  Published online November 18, 2024  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0040    [Epub ahead of print]
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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.
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Acute irreducible anterior shoulder dislocation due to interposition of the subscapularis muscle and the lesser tuberosity: a case report
Nazim Sifi, Ahmad Madani, Mahdi Zeghdoud
Received July 7, 2024  Accepted August 29, 2024  Published online October 21, 2024  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0044    [Epub ahead of print]
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Efforts to reduce an anterior shoulder dislocation can fail due to numerous mechanical obstructions caused by soft tissue interposition (long head of the biceps, rotator cuff muscles, labrum, musculocutaneous nerve) and/or bony elements (displaced fragment of a greater tuberosity or glenoid fracture, bone impaction such as a Hill-Sachs lesion fixed on the glenoid rim, a bony Bankart lesion). Herein, we report the case of a 35-year-old man who sustained an anterior shoulder fracture-dislocation of his left shoulder after a fall. Despite a postreduction radiological examination that appeared misleadingly reassuring, subtle signs of persistent subluxation raised concerns. A computed tomography (CT) scan revealed subscapularis muscle entrapment along with avulsion of its bony insertion from the lesser tuberosity of the humerus, and a comminuted avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity of the humerus. The patient underwent surgery using a deltopectoral approach. This involved releasing the entrapped subscapularis muscle and fixing the two fractured fragments. The lesser tuberosity was reduced and secured with two cannulated screws, and the comminuted fragment of the greater tuberosity was reattached using transosseous sutures. At 12-month follow-up, the patient achieved a Constant-Murley score of 85 of 100, with limitation in internal rotation at L3 but no signs of instability or new dislocation episode. This case underscores the importance of confirming shoulder reduction on at least two orthogonal views and paying close attention to the patient’s feedback about sensation in their shoulder. Additionally, it highlights the utility of CT or magnetic resonance imaging scans if doubt exists about the integrity of the reduction.
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