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  1. Baharudin A, Sayuti RM, Shahid H
    Med J Malaysia, 2006 Aug;61(3):371-3.
    PMID: 17240595
    Pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium following blunt chest trauma are rare. Diagnosis is by chest radiograph and CT Scan. They have to be identified and treated accordingly. Usually, pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium are self-limiting requiring no specific therapy. However, vigilance and a continuous monitoring of the vital signs are necessary.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications*
  2. Krishnan MMS, Jeyaratnam K
    Med J Malaysia, 1982 Sep;37(3):270-2.
    PMID: 7177011
    A case of traumatic chylothorax is presented with its typical clinical presentation. Failure of conservative measures led to a transthoracic ligation of the thoracic duct, with good result.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications*
  3. Abdul Aziz DA, Khandasamy Y, Tamba RP, Zaki FM
    BMJ Case Rep, 2011;2011.
    PMID: 22679168 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.08.2011.4672
    The authors report a case of a 6-year-old girl who developed subacute intestinal obstruction after a trivial blunt trauma to her abdomen. Her normal vital signs masked the presence of intestinal bleeding. An incidental finding at surgery of a haematomatous polypoid vascular growth of the ileum was subsequently confirmed to be cavernous haemangioma of the small bowel. Surgical resection was curative in this patient.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications*
  4. Thambidorai CR, Ismail S, Chan KY, Haron A, Zulfiqar A
    Med J Malaysia, 2004 Mar;59(1):120-2.
    PMID: 15535349
    A child with a post-tramatic pancreatic pseuodocyst developed pancreatic fistula, following percutaneous drainage of the cyst. The fistula output was about 120ml/day and lasted for a month. A diagnostic ERCP revealed main pancreatic duct disruption. The fistula output ceased over the next two days following the ERCP. The patient has been well for the past four years. This patient's immediate recovery after ERCP could possibly be due to dislodgement of a mucus plug by the contrast injected during ERCP. Such a mechanism can explain the previous sporadic reports of spontaneous cure of persistent pancreatic fistulae in children.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications
  5. Sow YL, Aziz NA, Ng KL
    Am J Emerg Med, 2013 Apr;31(4):760.e3-5.
    PMID: 23399341 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2012.12.005
    Rupture of the thyroid gland is uncommon in cases of blunt neck trauma. We report a case of thyroid rupture after a motor vehicle accident in a patient without a preexisting goiter. He presented with a painful anterior neck swelling associated with dysphagia and hoarseness of voice. Computed tomographic scans showed lacerations of the right thyroid lobe and isthmus with features suggestive of slow active bleeding. Neck exploration was subsequently performed, and a ruptured right thyroid lobe was found with ongoing venous hemorrhage. A right hemithyroidectomy was performed, and the patient recovered without complications.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications
  6. Ramesh G, Ho PW, Ng KL, Jegan T
    Med J Malaysia, 2002 Mar;57(1):123-4.
    PMID: 14569731
    A young boy presented with history of abdominal trauma. History and initial clinical findings suggested a soft tissue injury. Due to increasing abdominal pain and fever, we proceeded with an exploratory laparotomy with a diagnosis of intra-abdominal injury, at which we found a perforated appendix. Appendicitis following blunt abdominal trauma needs high index of suspicion.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications*
  7. Wong PS
    Med J Malaysia, 1999 Dec;54(4):523-5.
    PMID: 11072475
    Pericardial rupture after blunt chest trauma is described in the literature. This case report summarises our experience with a 22-year old male patient who suffered blunt chest trauma during a motor vehicle accident. On admission no serious injuries could be detected, but 3 hours later, displacement of the heart to the right hemithorax combined with sudden cardiac failure appeared. Emergency thoracotomy revealed a right-sided rupture of the pericardium with complete herniation of the heart into the right pleural cavity and consequent strangulation by the margins of the pericardial defect.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications*
  8. Mack POP, Ng HN
    Med J Malaysia, 1985 Dec;40(4):312-6.
    PMID: 3842731
    40 cases of major renal trauma over a period of five years in a peripheral hospital in Singapore were reviewed. 90% were due to blunt trauma with motor-cycle accidents forming the majority. There were five cases of superficial cortical injury, three cases of shattered kidneys, six cases of parenchymal injuries, one case of pedicle injury and one case of combined pedicle and parenchymal injury. Nephrectomy rate was 22.5% in this series. This is felt to be unduly high. Half of all the cases operated upon ended up with an immediate total nephrectomy. There was no mortality in this series. We recommend a more conservative policy of watchful waiting to achieve better chances of organ preservation without increasing mortality.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications
  9. Vincent K, Cheah SD
    Med J Malaysia, 2018 12;73(6):425-426.
    PMID: 30647222
    Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) after blunt injury is uncommon. Diagnosis requires careful examination and high index of suspicion. We report a case of a 12-year-old boy who complained of painful abdominal swelling over the left iliac fossa after a bicycle-handlebar hit his abdomen. TAWH was diagnosed clinically and confirmed with ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scan. He developed incarceration after 12 hours of admission and subsequently underwent primary repair without mesh. As TAWH is usually associated with other concomitant injuries, it is important that we are meticulous to rule out other serious concomitant injuries.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications*
  10. Subramaniam S, Ab Khalil MK, Zakaria J, Hayati F
    BMJ Case Rep, 2020 Nov 03;13(11).
    PMID: 33148579 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-236801
    Traumatic testicular dislocation (TTD) is a rare consequence of blunt scrotal trauma. A 21-year old gentleman presented with inguinal pain following a motorcycle accident and physical examination revealed absence of both testes within a well-formed scrotal sac with bilateral inguinal swellings. Ultrasonography confirmed viability and location of the testes at the superficial inguinal pouch. He underwent emergent surgical reduction with orchidopexy and was discharged the next day. No evidence of testicular dysfunction or atrophy was noted at follow-up. We reviewed reports of TTDs reported in English over the last two centuries and discuss its occurrence, evolution and management.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications*
  11. Sathyamoorthy P
    Singapore Med J, 1992 Jun;33(3):306-7.
    PMID: 1631597
    Retroperitoneal duodenal rupture due to blunt abdominal trauma is relatively uncommon. Diagnosis is difficult because the physical signs are subtle or they are difficult to interpret. A case of retroperitoneal duodenal rupture due to blunt abdominal trauma in whom the diagnosis was delayed is reported. Radiographic features are discussed. The role of early roentgen diagnosis is stressed in order to reduce the very high mortality which is associated with delay in diagnosis and treatment.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications
  12. Kannan P, Saradha N, Jeyamalar R
    Singapore Med J, 1992 Feb;33(1):86-8.
    PMID: 1598616
    A 20-year-old male sustained an inferior myocardial infarction following blunt chest trauma, after a motor vehicle accident. Though coronary arteriograms 9 months later were normal, LV angiography revealed severe hypokinesia of the inferobasal and diaphragmatic segments. The literature is reviewed with respect to mechanisms of injury, autopsy and angiographic findings and clinical outcome in this condition.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications*
  13. Siow SL, Wong CM, Hardin M, Sohail M
    J Med Case Rep, 2016 Jan 18;10:11.
    PMID: 26781191 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-015-0780-8
    Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture and traumatic abdominal wall hernia are two well-described but rare clinical entities associated with blunt thoracoabdominal injuries. To the best of our knowledge, the combination of these two clinical entities as a result of a motor vehicle accident has not been previously reported.
    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications*
  14. Phang ZH, Miskon MFB, Ibrahim SB
    J Med Case Rep, 2018 Jul 18;12(1):211.
    PMID: 30016981 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-018-1751-7
    BACKGROUND: Blunt trauma causing brachial artery injury in a young patient is very rare. Cases of brachial artery injury may be associated with closed elbow dislocation or instability. Elbow dislocation may not be evident clinically and radiologically on initial presentation.

    CASE PRESENTATION: This is a case of a 37-year-old, right-hand dominant, Malay man who fell approximately 6 meters from a rambutan tree and his left arm hit the tree trunk on his way down. He was an active tobacco smoker with a 20 pack year smoking history. On clinical examination, Doppler signals over his radial and ulnar arteries were poor. He proceeded with emergency computed tomography angiogram of his left upper limb which showed non-opacification of contrast at the distal left brachial artery just before the bifurcation of the left brachial artery at his left elbow joint. Radiographs and computed tomography scan also showed undisplaced fracture of left lateral epicondyle and radial head with no evidence of elbow dislocation. He subsequently underwent left brachial to brachial artery bypass which was done using reversed saphenous vein graft and recovered well. His fractures were treated using 90 degree long posterior splint for 2 weeks and he was then allowed early range of motion of the left elbow. This patient developed left elbow dislocation 6 weeks postoperatively. Closed manipulative reduction of his left elbow resulted in incomplete reduction. The functional outcome of his left elbow was limited with a range of motion of left elbow of 0-45 degrees. However, he was not keen for surgery to stabilize his elbow joint during his last follow-up 6 months post injury.

    CONCLUSIONS: This is an uncommon case of brachial artery injury in a civilian caused by blunt trauma associated with occult elbow instability/dislocation and minor fractures around the elbow joint. The treatment of brachial artery injury with clinical evidence of distal ischemia is surgical revascularization. The possibility of elbow instability and dislocation need to be considered in all cases of brachial artery injury because early radiographs and computed tomography scans may be normal. Short-term posterior splint immobilization is not sufficient to prevent recurrent dislocations.

    Matched MeSH terms: Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications
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