Periportal edema in trauma patients: correlation with trauma severity.

Background: Periportal edema (PPE) can be seen in different clinical settings, including in patients following trauma. However, the underlying mechanisms and clinical significance in trauma patients still remain unclear.

Purpose: To determine the incidence of PPE in CT scans of trauma patients and to correlate PPE with trauma severity and different patterns of injury.

Treatment of unstable fractures of the pelvic ring in pregnancy.

Unstable fractures of the posterior pelvic ring during pregnancy are rare. Pregnancy increases the high demands on the therapy of these types of fractures. The aim of the therapeutic strategy in such a situation is a good functional outcome of the mother without influencing the fetal health.