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Review Article

September 15, 2023

Endovascular embolization of persistent liver injuries not responding to conservative management: a narrative review

Simon Roh

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):165-171.

Trauma remains a significant healthcare burden, causing over five million yearly fatalities. Notably, the liver is a frequently injured solid organ in abdominal trauma, especially in patients under 40 years....

Original Article

August 2, 2023

No frequency change of prehospital treatments by emergency medical services workers for traumatic cardiac arrest patients before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea: a case series

Ju Heon Lee, Hyung Il Kim

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):172-179.

Purpose: Out-of-hospital traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) often has a poor prognosis despite rescue efforts. Although the incidence and mortality of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest have increased, bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has...

Original Article

January 31, 2023

Treatment results of cardiac tamponade due to thoracic trauma at Jeju Regional Trauma Center, Korea: a case series

Jeong Woo Oh, Minjeong Chae

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):180-186.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report the treatment results of patients with traumatic cardiac tamponade after the opening of Jeju Regional Trauma Center. Methods: We analyzed the treatment...

Original Article

November 16, 2022

Factors associated with the injury severity of falls from a similar height and features of the injury site: a retrospective study

Dae Hyun Kim, Jae-Hyug Woo, Yang Bin Jeon, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):187-195.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with the severity of fall-related injuries among patients who suffered a fall from similar heights and analyze differences in injury...

Original Article

September 5, 2023

Clinical characteristics of patients with the hardware failure after surgical stabilization of rib fractures in Korea: a case series

Na Hyeon Lee, Sun Hyun Kim, Seon Hee Kim, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):196-205.

Purpose: Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) is widely used in patients with flail chests, and several studies have reported the efficacy of SSRF even in multiple rib fractures. However,...

Original Article

September 13, 2023

Indications and findings of flexible bronchoscopy in trauma field in Korea: a case series

Dongsub Noh

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):206-209.

Purpose: Since its implementation, flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FBS) has played an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of tracheobronchial tree and pulmonary disease. Although FBS is often performed by...

Original Article

July 4, 2023

Relationship between sonorheometry parameters and laboratory values in a critical care setting in Italy: a retrospective cohort study

Antonio Romanelli, Renato Gammaldi, Alessandro Calicchio, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):210-216.

Purpose: This preliminary retrospective study analyzed the relationship between the parameters provided by sonorheometry device Quantra and the coagulation values obtained from standard venous blood samples in patients admitted in...

Original Article

September 18, 2023

Distally based lateral supramalleolar flap for reconstructing distal foot defects in India: a prospective cohort study

Raja Kiran Kumar Goud, Lakshmi Palukuri, Sanujit Pawde, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):217-223.

Purpose: Defects involving the ankle and foot are often the result of road traffic accidents. Many such defects are composite and require a flap for coverage, which is a significant...

Original Article

December 21, 2022

Epidemiology and outcomes of patients with penetrating trauma in Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea based on National Emergency Department Information System data: a retrsopective cohort study

Youngmin Kim, Byungchul Yu, Se-Beom Jeon, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):224-230.

Purpose: Patients with penetrating injuries are at a high risk of mortality, and many of them require emergency surgery. Proper triage and transfer of the patient to the emergency department...

Original Article

September 13, 2023

Impact of nonphysician, technology-guided alert level selection on rates of appropriate trauma triage in the United States: a before and after study

Megan E. Harrigan, Pamela A. Boremski, Bryan R. Collier, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):231-241.

Purpose: The rates of overtriage and undertriage are critical metrics in trauma care, influenced by the criteria for trauma team activation (TTA) and compliance with these criteria. An analysis of...

Original Article

September 7, 2023

Pediatric blunt pancreatic trauma at a single center in Korea: a retrospective review from 2007 to 2022

Joong Kee Youn, Hee-Beom Yang, Dayoung Ko, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):242-248.

Purpose: Blunt pancreatic trauma in pediatric patients is relatively rare, yet it is associated with high risks of morbidity and mortality This study aimed to review pediatric patients with blunt...

Case Report

December 20, 2022

Management of a trauma patient with alcohol withdrawal who developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome in Korea: a case report

Byungchul Yu, Ji Yeon Lee, Yong Beom Kim, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):249-252.

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but fatal condition, with a high mortality rate. NMS is characterized by altered mental status, fever, myoclonus, autonomic dysfunctions, and elevated creatinine phosphokinase....

Case Report

April 19, 2023

Penetrating right ventricular injury following a single gunshot to the left flank in Iraq: a case report

Zryan Salar Majeed, Yad N. Othman, Razhan K. Ali

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):253-257.

A century ago, cardiac injuries usually resulted in death. However, despite all the advances in medicine, these injuries still have high mortality and morbidity rates. In the present case, we...

Case Report

February 27, 2023

Traumatic tension enterothorax in New Zealand: a case report

Monique Mahadik, Ashok Gunawardene, Aleisha Sutherland, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):258-260.

Traumatic rupture of the right hemidiaphragm occurred following a high-velocity motor vehicle collision in the case presented herein. The resulting herniation of small bowel loops into the thorax resulted in...

Case Report

December 7, 2022

Pancreaticoduodenectomy as an option for treating a hemodynamically unstable traumatic pancreatic head injury with a pelvic bone fracture in Korea: a case report

Sung Yub Jeong, Yoonhyun Lee, Hojun Lee

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):261-264.

Pancreatic trauma occurs in 0.2% of patients with blunt trauma and 5% of severe abdominal injuries, which are associated with high mortality rates (up to 60%). Traumatic pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) has...

Case Report

December 20, 2022

Removal of broken syndesmotic screw with minimal bone defects in Korea: a case report

Min Gyu Kyung, Chulhee Park

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):265-268.

Ankle fractures with syndesmotic injuries often require fixation, where metal screw fixation is a popular method. However, as the patient begins weight-bearing, most syndesmotic screws tend to loosen or break,...

Case Report

January 11, 2023

Posttraumatic bilateral thigh Morel-Lavallée lesions without an underlying bone fracture in the United Kingdom: a case report

Sarah Razaq, James Geffner, Asma Khan, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):269-275.

A Morel-Lavallée lesion results from a degloving injury between the muscle fascia and the subcutaneous layer. It is most commonly found in the trochanteric area but can occur at other...

Case Report

January 31, 2023

Successful treatment of fungal central thrombophlebitis by surgical thrombectomy in Korea: a case report

Eun Ji Lee, Jihoon T. Kim

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):276-280.

Fungal thrombophlebitis of the central vein is a rare, life-threatening disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It requires immediate central venous catheter removal and intravenous antifungal therapy, combined in...

Case Report

January 18, 2023

Ruptured uterus in a 36-week pregnant patient with hemorrhagic shock after blunt trauma in Korea: a case report

Sebeom Jeon, Suyoung Park, Soohyun Oh, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):281-285.

Traumatic uterine rupture is uncommon but can be fatal and life-threatening for both the mother and infant. In addition to complications caused by trauma itself, such as pelvic fracture, gestational...

Case Report

May 19, 2023

Thoraco-laparotomy approach to salvage a life-threatening cardiac box stab injury to the infecrior vena cava in Malaysia: a case report

Ida Arinah Mahadi, Jih Huei Tan, Jin Zhe Teh, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):286-289.

Torso stab injuries near the cardiac box may present unique challenges due to difficulties in hemorrhage control. For a stab injury to the heart, the repair is straightforwardly performed via...

Case Report

June 9, 2023

Three-column reconstruction through the posterior approach alone for the treatment of a severe lumbar burst fracture: a case report

Woo Seok Kim, Tae Seok Jeong, Woo Kyung Kim

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):290-294.

Generally, patients with severe burst fractures, instability, or neurological deficits require surgical treatment. In most cases, circumferential reconstruction is performed. Surgical methods for three-column reconstruction include anterior, lateral, and posterior...

Case Report

July 5, 2023

Penetrating gallbladder injury in a pediatric patient: a case report

Nelimar Cruz-Centeno, Shai Stewart, Derek R. Marlor, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):295-297.

Penetrating gallbladder injuries are uncommon in the pediatric population. The treatment varies according to the severity of the injury and the patient’s hemodynamics. We present the case of an 11-year-old...

Case Report

July 13, 2023

Percutaneous screw fixation and external stabilization as definitive surgical intervention for a pelvic ring injury combined with an acetabular fracture in the acute phase of polytrauma in Korea: a case report

Hohyoung Lee, Myung-Rae Cho, Suk-Kyoon Song, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):298-303.

Unstable pelvic ring injuries are potentially life-threatening and associated with high mortality and complication rates in polytrauma patients. The most common cause of death in patients with pelvic ring injuries...

Case Report

August 25, 2023

Rare complication of skin necrosis after endoscopic debridement and cutaneo-fascial suture for a massive Morel-Lavallée lesion in Korea: a case report

Youngmin Kim, Jayun Cho, Myung Jin Jang, et al.

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):304-309.

A Morel-Lavallée lesion (MLL) is a pathologic fluid collection within an abnormally formed space, resulting from an internal degloving injury between the muscle fascia and subcutaneous fat layer. Due to...

Case Report

August 24, 2023

Blunt abdominal trauma resulting in pancreatic injury in a pediatric patient in Australia: a case report

Harmanjit Dev, Colin Kikiros

J Trauma Inj. 2023;36(3):310-314.

Pancreatic trauma from a blunt injury is fairly uncommon in the pediatric population. Furthermore, such trauma with associated disruption of the pancreatic duct (PD) is even less prevalent and is...

Current Issue: Volume 36(3); Sep 2023

Successful nonoperative management of a simultaneous high-grade splenic injury and devascularized kidney in Australia: a case report Peter Thanh Tam Nguyen, Jeremy M. Hsu [Epub ahead of print] Case Report September 7, 2023 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Penetrating chest trauma from a “less lethal” bean bag in the United States: a case report Gloria Sanin, Gabriel Cambronero, Megan E. Lundy, et al. [Epub ahead of print] Case Report September 5, 2023 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Free tissue transfer for reconstruction of axillary defects: two case reports Asha Deepthi Bathini, Parvathi Ravula, Srinivas Jammula, et al. [Epub ahead of print] Case Report August 25, 2023 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Bilateral distal femoral epiphyseal detachment in a young adult: a case report Armand Yepie, Moctar Traore, Mensah Yaovi, et al. [Epub ahead of print] Case Report August 25, 2023 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Isolated penetrating gluteal stab injury with uncontrolled bleeding in Türkiye: a case report Ali Metehan Celep, Görkem Yiğit, Ayla Ece Çelikten, et al. [Epub ahead of print] Case Report August 8, 2023 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Successful minimally invasive management using transcatheter arterial embolization in a hemodynamically stable elderly patient with mesenteric vascular injury in a hybrid emergency room system So Ra Ahn, Joo Hyun Lee, Sang Hyun Seo, et al. [Epub ahead of print] Case Report July 25, 2023 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Where the land ends and the sea begins Kun Hwang [Epub ahead of print] Editorial June 9, 2023 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Experience of vascular injuries at a military hospital in Korea Doohun Kim, Soyun Nam, Yoon Hyun Lee, et al. [Epub ahead of print] Original Article May 19, 2023 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Development of variolation and its introduction to Joseon-era Korea Kun Hwang [Epub ahead of print] Editorial October 26, 2022 Full text PubReader ePub PDF