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Comparative Sensitivity of Computed Tomography vs. Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Detecting Acute Posterior Fossa Infarct
06 February 2012
David Y. Hwang, Gisele S. Silva, Karen L. Furie, David M. Greer
Abstract: Background: Posterior fossa strokes, particularly those related to basilar occlusion, pose a high risk for progression and poor neurological outcomes. The clinical history and examination ar...
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Mainstem Bronchus Transection after Blunt Chest Trauma
06 February 2012
Virginia Zarama, Mauricio Velásquez
Mainstem bronchus transection is an uncommon injury after blunt chest trauma, but it is associated with high mortality. Early diagnosis of this injury may be difficult, but some radiographic signs can...
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Cardiac Rupture
03 February 2012
Betul Gulalp, Ozlem Karagun, Abdullah Tekin, Sibel Benli
Abstract: Background: Cardiac rupture is an unusual cause of chest pain and sudden cardiovascular collapse. This diagnosis may be easily forgotten while managing a patient in extremis in the initial m...
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Acute Aortic Regurgitation with Myocardial Infarction: An Important Clue for Aortic Dissection
03 February 2012
Tolga Sinan Güvenç, Hatice Betül Erer, Rengin Çetin, Hakan Hasdemir, Erkan İlhan, Ceyhan Türkkan, Mehmet Eren
Abstract: Background: Aortic dissection is an important cause of acute chest pain that should be rapidly diagnosed, as mortality increases with each hour this condition is left untreated. The diagnosi...
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Recurrent Spontaneous Globe Subluxation: A Case Report and Review of Manual Reduction Techniques
03 February 2012
Elizabeth W. Kelly, Michael T. Fitch
Abstract: Background: Spontaneous globe subluxation is an uncommon problem that develops acutely and can present with significant patient distress from ocular pain and vision loss. Objectives: To pres...
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