Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema

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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between geriatric age and the presence of specific thoracic injuries in patients who presented to the emergency department with trauma and were diagnosed with thoracic injury. Materials and Methods:This retrospective observational study included 486 adu…

Purpose: To investigate tracheobronchial diameters and tracheobronchial bifurcation angles on computed tomography (CT) in patients with pneumomediastinum.Materials and methods: CT scans of 63 patients with pneumomediastinum (PP) and 63 patients with normal CT findings (PN) were retrospectively evaluated in the Radiolo…

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Psoas abscess is a rare and often overlooked manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Because of its non-specific clinical presentation, diagnosis is frequently delayed, which may lead to significant morbidity. We report the case of a 41-year-old man who presented with progressively worsening low back and right h…

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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical features, associated injuries, treatment approaches, and short-term outcomes of patients presenting to the emergency department with sternal fractures. Material and Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included patients aged 18 years and older who were…

INTRODUCTION: Data regarding the residual lung findings persisting beyond 12 months from acute infection in patients with COVID-19 with pulmonary involvement are scarce. This study investigates the long-term radiological and functional findings of previously hospitalized COVID-19 patients who had residual pulmonary in…

AIM: Idiopathic recurrent pericarditis (IRP) is considered an autoinflammatory disease, and interleukin 1 inhibitors, such as anakinra, are used to treat resistant cases. Constrictive pericarditis, a feared complication, continues to be a critical concern. In the biologic era, evidence on long-term transthoracic echoc…

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This study aims to investigate the incidence of respiratory device-related pressure injuries (RDRPI) in patients hospitalised in chest disease clinics, as well as the associated risk factors and wound characteristics. This prospective, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted at a chest disease hospital in…

Abstract Foreign body aspiration in adults is uncommon and often presents with vague, misleading symptoms, which may resemble infection, asthma, or malignancy. This diagnostic challenge can delay appropriate management. While most cases occur in children, adult aspiration is typically associated with neurological impa…