The relationship between the presence of scapula fracture and mortality and morbidity in cases with blunt thoracic trauma.

Background: Scapula fractures (SFs) occur as a result of high-energy trauma and are significant in terms of life-threatening injuries. There are few studies showing the relationship between SFs and mortality and morbidity in patients with blunt thoracic trauma (BTT). Our study aims to investigate the relationship between SF and mortality and morbidity in BTT.

Contribution of immature granulocyte level to diagnosis in pleural effusion.

Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of neutrophil and immature granulocyte levels in peripheral blood in cases with pleural effusion.

Methods: Between May 2019 and May 2020, a total of 117 patients (43 males, 74 females; mean age: 63.1±18.

Effect of the presence of rib fracture on mortality and morbidity in blunt thoracic traumas.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the presence of rib fracture on mortality and morbidity in blunt thoracic trauma (BTT).

Methods: Records of patients aged over 18 and admitted with BTT between January 2017 and October 2019 dates were ret-rospectively evaluated. Only patients with both BTT and rib fracture were included in the study.