Publications by authors named "A Vrana"
Article Synopsis
- Trauma during pregnancy poses risks for both the mother and fetus, necessitating interventions like resuscitative hysterotomy (RH) to improve maternal outcomes alongside fetal survival.
- Recent studies indicate that RH can quickly restore maternal vital signs, making it crucial for patients with unstable conditions before cardiovascular collapse.
- A case review of 4 pregnant trauma patients showed a 50% maternal survival and provided insights into the effectiveness of RH in emergency situations, highlighting a shift towards prioritizing maternal health.
Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most common bariatric surgery performed worldwide. The Titan stapler aims to standardize the sleeve gastrectomy by eliminating inconsistencies and simplifying the procedure.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on all patients > 18 years of age undergoing LSG using the Titan.
Background and objective Studies assessing the incidence of venous thromboembolic (VTE) events in the setting of massive balanced transfusions and/or tranexamic acid (TXA) infusion have yielded varied outcomes. In light of this, we conducted this study to examine the incidence of VTEs in trauma patients requiring blood products, and to identify the risk factors for VTE and mortality in this population. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of trauma patients admitted to our level 1 trauma center from January 2013 to September 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND Eagle syndrome can be a rare cause of neck pain and headache. The elongated styloid process typically irritates and compresses adjacent neurovascular structures in the neck, leading to insidious signs and symptoms classic of Eagle syndrome. However, neck pain after traumatic events can be the only sign of elongated styloid processes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The objective was to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of curative radiotherapy in patients with sinonasal carcinoma and to identify prognostic factors influencing treatment outcomes.
Materials And Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective study of 61 consecutive patients treated with postoperative or definitive radiotherapy from 2002 to 2018 (median age 59 years, current/former smokers 71%, maxillary sinus 67%, nasal cavity 26%). The majority of patients were diagnosed with locally advanced disease (85% clinical stage ≥ III).