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    A Case of Falling Into an Acid Tank From Height After High-Voltage Electrocution
    (Başkent Üniversitesi, 2024-12) Burak Özkan; Abdullah Kızmaz; Uğur Bak; Khalid Zeynalov; Süleyman Savran; Abbas Albayati; Çağrİ A. Uysal; Mehmet Haberal
    In this case report, we present the management of a dramatic and rare combination of injuries: high-voltage electrical injury, chemical burn, and open tibial and calcaneal fractures resulting from a fall from height. The patient underwent early fasciotomies. After treatments administered by a multidisciplinary team consisting of plastic surgeons, general surgeons, orthopedic specialists, anesthesiologists, and physiotherapists, the patient was discharged without extremity loss after a 135-day hospital stay. This case report discusses the importance of early fasciotomy and debridement in management of extensive burns and fall-related injuries, the potential for extended hospitalization for reconstruction, and the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach.
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    A Case of Progressive Mortal Thrombosis: Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens
    (Başkent Üniversitesi, 2023-03) Khalid Zeynalov; Burak Ozkan; Tankut Akay; A. Cagri Uysal; Mehmet Haberal
    ABSTRACT Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a very rare set of conditions associated with acute, massive venous thromboembolism. Medical and surgical options can be combined in treatment. Patients may experience sudden onset and severe leg pain, edema, cyanosis, compartment syndrome, and post-venous gangrene amputation and death. Medical and surgical treatments can be combined in treatment. Anticoagulants, thrombectomy, percutaneous procedures and amputations are among the treatment options. We present a 60-year-old female patient with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus with swelling, pain, and discoloration in the left lower extremity who died due to progressive venous thrombosis despite various treatment modalities. Wound debridement and thrombectomy were performed. On day 10 of hospitalization, the patient was intubated to treat resistant low saturation. Despite the interventions, the patient died on day 10 of hospitalization due to cardiopulmonary arrest. Early diagnosis and treatment are vitally important. As in the case we presented, sometimes patients die as a result of rapid clinical progression and side effects, despite the use of different medical and surgical treatments.
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    Burn Care Strategies and Precautions in the Care of 698 Burn Patients During the 15-Month COVID-19 Period in Our Burn Center
    (Başkent Üniversitesi, 2021-12) Emre Karakaya,; Cem Aydoğan,; Ayşe Ebru Abalı,; Mehmet Haberal
    ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The novel 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was detected for the first time in China and quickly spread globally. Because of its high contagiousness, disruptions occurred in the activities of many health care providers. However, a delay of care for patients with burn injuries is unacceptable. Here, we assessed our burn care strategies and precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Since the start of the pandemic in our country and up to now (March 2020 to August 2021), we have successfully treated 698 patients with burn injuries. We created a 3-degree protection protocol. We also isolated patients who were diagnosed or suspected of having COVID-19 by reducing the number of beds. RESULTS: Of 698 burn patients, 411 were male and 287 were female patients. There were 452 adult and 246 pediatric patients, with 591 of total patients treated as outpatients and 107 who were hospitalized. The patients were mostly injured by scalding burns. Mean total burn surface area of hospitalized patients was 26.2% in adult patients and 9.8% in pediatric patients. We diagnosed only 2 patients with COVID-19. Both patients were successfully treated and discharged. CONCLUSIONS: If burn centers create protection protocols, disruptions can be minimized so that necessary and successfully care to burn patients is provided, even during pandemic periods.