VOLUME 1(1) • 2014
SYNTHESIS OF CONTROLATERAL HIP FRACTURE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS – PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT
ABSTRACT. The study tried to evaluate the advantages of mini-invasive prophylactic synthesis of contra lateral hip fractures in osteoporotic patients. 4 patients have been operated between 2009 and 2010 with hip fractures in osteoporotic patients. Neck fractures Garden IV in 2 patients and pertrocha..
23 WEEKS NON RUPTURED TUBAL PREGNANCY: CASE REPORT
ABSTRACT. Patient admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of threatened abortion at 25 weeks gestation is diagnosed intraoperatively with late second trimester tubal pregnancy. The misdiagnosis is made because of the rarity of advanced tubal pregnancy and the lack of early first trimester ultras..
MILD HEAD INJURY: EPIDEMIOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, OUTCOME, COSTS
ABSTRACT. Mild traumatic brain injuries represent 80% of the total traumatic brain injuries. Their management is conducted as recommended by EBIC (European Brain Injury Consortium) or WFNS (World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies). The aim of the study is to analyze the management of patients wi..
RETROPERITONEAL HEMATOMA FOLLOWING LEFT RENAL VEIN EROSION BY A STAGHORN CALCULUS
ABSTRACT. Retroperitoneal hemorrhage is a well-recognized but relatively rare condition with a higher incidence in patients receiving oral anticoagulant therapy. It is most commonly seen as a complication of femoral artery catheterization and pelvic or lumbar trauma. It can happen spontaneously, wit..
ECONOMIC ASPECTS INFLUENCING THE RISING COSTS OF HEALTH CARE IN THE UNITED STATES
ABSTRACT. The main objective of this paper is to explore and describe improved efficiency in the delivery of medical care, the continuing rapid escalation of health care costs, and the lack of continuity of primary care for the uninsured. The results of the current study converge with prior research..
INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS – A CONTINUOUS CHALLENGE
ABSTRACT. This paper tries to emphasize why endocarditis definitions, diagnostic criteria and therapy need to be improved. First, we have summarized briefly the present data on endocarditis epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment. The paper will focus on contemporary problems related to native and pro..