Impact of Comorbidities on the Cause of Death by Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections.

The aim of this study was to identify the cause of death in patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) stratified by patient's pre-existing comorbidities (American Society of Anesthesiologists [ASA] classification 3/4 vs. ASA 1/2). Differences in clinical presentation, mortality rate, and factors associated with mortality between those two comorbidity groups were investigated.

Locking in trochanteric fractures: a comparison of static versus dynamic locking using the Gamma3 nail.

Purpose: The Gamma3 nail (Stryker®) is an intramedullary device consisting of a proximal lag screw and distal interlocking screw. It is still unknown whether the screw locking mode could influence clinical outcomes. The aim of this study is to compare static and dynamic screw locking regarding their influence on surgical revisions and lag screw displacement.

The impact of operative time on the outcomes of necrotizing soft tissue infections: a multicenter cohort study.

Background: The primary aim of this study was to identify if there is an association between the operative time of the initial debridement for necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) and the mortality corrected for disease severity.

Methods: A retrospective multicenter study was conducted of all patients with NSTIs undergoing surgical debridement. The primary outcome was the 30-day mortality.

[Penetrating neck injury caused by stabbing: a rare but complex problem in the Netherlands].

Penetrating neck injuries (PNIs) as a result of stabbing or deliberate self-harm are complex and potentially life-threatening. Nowadays, selective non-operative management of PNI has become common practice. Diagnostic and treatment algorithms originating from high-volume trauma centres in South-Africa and North-America are used in Dutch clinical practice.

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Penetrating neck injuries (PNIs) as a result of stabbing or deliberate self-harm are complex and potentially life-threatening. Nowadays, selective non-operative management of PNI has become common practice. Diagnostic and treatment algorithms originating from high-volume trauma centres in South-Africa and North-America are used in Dutch clinical practice.