Utility of an Alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist in the Management of Chylothorax: A Case Series and Management Algorithm.

Unlabelled: Chylothorax is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid (chyle) within the pleural space. There are multiple causes, including traumatic and non-traumatic mechanisms. Trauma can cause disruption of the thoracic duct either by direct damage or indirect crushing or avulsion mechanisms.

Traumatic lung laceration secondary to avulsed lung adhesion - A case report.

Background: Pulmonary lacerations caused by an avulsion force on an adhesion between the lung and chest wall following blunt thoracic injury are very rare. They may result in pneumothorax and/or hemothorax and may not be immediately apparent clinically or radiologically.

Case Presentation: We present the case of a healthy 34-year-old male who sustained blunt thoracic injury.

Trouble in Tiger country: isolated traumatic pancreatic transection - a case report.

Isolated pancreatic transection is a rare surgical condition that occurs more commonly following blunt abdominal trauma. It carries a high degree of morbidity and mortality, and the management remains a source of debate as universally accepted guidelines are not well established owing to the paucity in clinical experience and large series. We presented a case of an isolated pancreatic transection following blunt abdominal trauma.

Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factors for Early versus Late Pulmonary Embolism in Trauma Patients: A Retrospective, Observational Study.

Background: We sought to evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk factors for early versus late pulmonary embolism (PE) in trauma patients.

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of injured patients who presented with a confirmed PE between 2013 and 2019. Data were analysed and compared for patients with early PE (≤4 days) versus late PE (>4 days post-trauma).

An Unusual Case of Thyroid Storm Masquerading as an Intestinal Obstruction in a Patient With Malrotation of the Gut.

Gut malrotation is usually a pediatric condition that presents mainly in the first month of life. It rarely presents in adults and is often a significant diagnostic dilemma to the surgeon. Failure to diagnose and treat this condition early may result in dire consequences like small gut gangrene.