Protective Arteriovenous Fistula in Traumatic Common Carotid Transection.

Penetrating injuries of the neck involving major vessels are associated with high morbidity and mortality. A traumatic arteriovenous (AV) fistula can provide a protective effect by decompressing the injured arterial structure and prevent massive blood loss and airway compression. We present a novel description of CCA (common carotid artery) transection with associated protective AV fistula.

Treatment of psoriasis in end-stage renal disease patients is associated with decreased mortality: A retrospective cohort study.

Background: Psoriasis impairs the quality of life of approximately 7.5 million Americans and is associated with serious comorbidities. Because of chronic vascular access and epidermal dysfunction, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with psoriasis may be at greater risk for infection, and psoriasis treatment could affect this risk.

The Accuracy of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Acute Cholecystitis.

Purpose: Acute cholecystitis (AC) affects 50-200 000 patients per year. Early surgery is the treatment of choice for AC. Therefore, timely diagnosis is important to begin proper management.

Characterizing Blunt Cerebrovascular Injuries and Stroke: A Single Center Retrospective Study.

Objective: To highlight the occurrence of ischemic stroke after blunt cerebrovascular injuries and discuss the neurologist's role in preventing and managing ischemic strokes in this trauma population.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed and included data from 2016 to 2019 from a Level I trauma center. Demographics, injury mechanism, ischemic stroke occurrence, interventions, and neurology consultations were examined and descriptive statistics were utilized to characterize the nature of ischemic strokes and their management.