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Endosonogragphic Features Of Lesions Suggesting Gastricectopic Pancreas: Experience Of A Single Tertiary Center, Mahmut Yüksel, Sabi̇te Kacar, Muhammet Yener Akpinar, Fati̇h Saygili, Meral Akdoğan Kayhan, Selçuk Di̇şi̇beyaz, Yasemi̇n Özi̇n, Mustafa Kaplan, İhsan Ateş, Ertuğrul Kayaçeti̇n Jan 2017

Endosonogragphic Features Of Lesions Suggesting Gastricectopic Pancreas: Experience Of A Single Tertiary Center, Mahmut Yüksel, Sabi̇te Kacar, Muhammet Yener Akpinar, Fati̇h Saygili, Meral Akdoğan Kayhan, Selçuk Di̇şi̇beyaz, Yasemi̇n Özi̇n, Mustafa Kaplan, İhsan Ateş, Ertuğrul Kayaçeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimed to present the endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) features of gastric lesions suggesting gastric ectopic pancreas during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy that were diagnosed in our gastroenterology unit, which is a tertiary center for endoscopic procedures in Turkey. Materials and methods: The data of patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal EUS in our center between April 2012 and July 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: All of the lesions suggesting gastric ectopic pancreas were localized in the gastric antrum. Thirty-six of 44 lesions (81.1%) showed central dimpling. Lesion borders were shown to be definite in 10 (22.7%) lesions, whereas the borders of …


The Efficacy Of Narrowband Uvb Treatment In Pediatricvitiligo: A Retrospective Analysis Of 26 Cases, Serkan Yazi̇ci̇, Berri̇n Günay, Emel Bülbül Başkan, Kenan Aydoğan, Hayri̇ye Saricaoğlu, Şükran Tunali Jan 2017

The Efficacy Of Narrowband Uvb Treatment In Pediatricvitiligo: A Retrospective Analysis Of 26 Cases, Serkan Yazi̇ci̇, Berri̇n Günay, Emel Bülbül Başkan, Kenan Aydoğan, Hayri̇ye Saricaoğlu, Şükran Tunali

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Narrowband UVB (Nb UVB) treatment is commonly used for the management of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, and is less often used for vitiligo in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and short-term safety of Nb UVB phototherapy in children diagnosed with vitiligo retrospectively Materials and methods: A total of 26 patients younger than 18 years with the diagnosis of vitiligo and managed with Nb UVB phototherapy as documented in archive records were evaluated. Clinical response was assessed according to repigmentation of the lesions: good response when there was more than 75% repigmentation, moderate response …


Profile Of Pot1 As Telomerase Shelterin Component Discriminatesbetween Cervical Cancer And Normal Cervical Cells, Andreas Budi Wijaya, Furqan Hidayatullah, Verina Veronica Setyabudhi, Faizal Reza Pahlevi, Rasyad Indra, Tatit Nurseta Jan 2017

Profile Of Pot1 As Telomerase Shelterin Component Discriminatesbetween Cervical Cancer And Normal Cervical Cells, Andreas Budi Wijaya, Furqan Hidayatullah, Verina Veronica Setyabudhi, Faizal Reza Pahlevi, Rasyad Indra, Tatit Nurseta

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Telomerase activity is influenced by hTERT transcriptional regulation, shelterin, and posttranscriptional alternative splicing. Telomerase shelterin such as POT1 is highly correlated with various cancers. However, the profile of POT1 in cervical cancer has not been clearly identified. Therefore, it is important to identify its profile in cervical cancer biopsy tissue and normal cervical smears. Materials and methods: Biopsy tissue of cervical cancer patients and normal cervical smears were characterized using SDS-PAGE and western blot. Sixteen biopsy tissues of cervical cancer patients and 15 normal cervical smears were measured for POT1 level using ELISA. Results: The inline band at 70 …


An 8-Week Thoracic Spine Stabilization Exercise Program Improves Postural Back Pain,Spine Alignment, Postural Sway, And Core Endurance In University Students:A Randomized Controlled Study, Şeyda Toprak Çelenay, Derya Özer Kaya Jan 2017

An 8-Week Thoracic Spine Stabilization Exercise Program Improves Postural Back Pain,Spine Alignment, Postural Sway, And Core Endurance In University Students:A Randomized Controlled Study, Şeyda Toprak Çelenay, Derya Özer Kaya

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To investigate the effects of an 8-week thoracic stabilization exercise program on back pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance in university students. Materials and methods: University students were randomly allocated into exercise (n: 28) and control (n: 25) groups. The exercise program was carried out 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Postural pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance were assessed via visual analogue scale, Spinal Mouse, Biodex Balance System, and McGill?s trunk muscle endurance tests at the baseline and after 8 weeks of training. Results: Differences were observed for postural pain, thoracic and lumbar …


Evaluation Of Serum Uric Acid Levels In Psoriasis Vulgaris, Emrah Yilmaz, Emi̇ne Tamer, Refi̇ka Ferda Artüz, Seray Külcü Çakmak, Fürüzan Köktürk Jan 2017

Evaluation Of Serum Uric Acid Levels In Psoriasis Vulgaris, Emrah Yilmaz, Emi̇ne Tamer, Refi̇ka Ferda Artüz, Seray Külcü Çakmak, Fürüzan Köktürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Psoriasis has been accepted as a systemic disease and it is known to be associated with various disorders including metabolic syndrome. High serum uric acid levels are also associated with the components of metabolic syndrome. In this study, we aimed to determine serum uric acid levels in patients with psoriasis and the association of uric acid levels with disease activity by taking the presence of metabolic syndrome criteria into account, since it is one of the most important factors that affect serum uric acid levels. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated 70 psoriasis patients and 70 …


Role Of Hygienic Factors In The Etiology Of Allergic Disorders In Children, Şule Yeşi̇l, Ahmet Kan, Olkar Abdulmajed, Arzu Bakirtaş, Mahmut Nedi̇m Sultan, Mehmet Sadik Demi̇rsoy Jan 2017

Role Of Hygienic Factors In The Etiology Of Allergic Disorders In Children, Şule Yeşi̇l, Ahmet Kan, Olkar Abdulmajed, Arzu Bakirtaş, Mahmut Nedi̇m Sultan, Mehmet Sadik Demi̇rsoy

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We investigated the role of body flora and chronic inflammatory infections in the etiology of allergic disorders in Turkish children. Materials and methods: Forty pediatric asthma patients with positive skin prick tests and 40 age-matched healthy subjects with negative skin prick tests were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Serum H. pylori IgG, viral hepatitis serology, IL-10, and TGF-beta levels were measured. Stool and throat cultures were taken and tested for occurrence of microorganisms. Results: A significantly higher percentage of nonatopic subjects tested positive for anti-H. pylori antibodies compared to atopic subjects (60% vs. 20%). Serum IL-10 levels were also …


Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections: Characteristics And Risk Factors Formortality Over A 5.5-Year Period, Aynur Ati̇lla, Zahi̇de Doğanay, Hale Kefeli̇ Çeli̇k, Mehmet Derya Demi̇rağ, Süleyman Sirri Kiliç Jan 2017

Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections: Characteristics And Risk Factors Formortality Over A 5.5-Year Period, Aynur Ati̇lla, Zahi̇de Doğanay, Hale Kefeli̇ Çeli̇k, Mehmet Derya Demi̇rağ, Süleyman Sirri Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality and the infection rates vary in a wide range (high: 62.5%; low: 20%) in developing countries. We aimed to investigate the characteristics and the risk factors for mortality in patients with CLABSIs in intensive care units (ICUs) and provide the relevant data. Materials and methods: The electronic medical records database and file records obtained through active surveillance by an infection control committee of a hospital were screened to identify patients with CLABSIs hospitalized from January 2008 through July 2013. Results: A total of 166 CLABSI episodes in …


Possible Triggering Factors And Comorbidities In Newlydiagnosed Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Sevgi̇ Akarsu, Özlem Özbağçivan, Necla Dolaş, Şebnem Aktan Jan 2017

Possible Triggering Factors And Comorbidities In Newlydiagnosed Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Sevgi̇ Akarsu, Özlem Özbağçivan, Necla Dolaş, Şebnem Aktan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The distribution and the demographic, etiological, and clinical features of autoimmune bullous diseases (ABDs) vary according to geographic regions of the world. The limited number of reported studies in Turkey are mostly retrospective and generally include only pemphigus. The aim of our study was to evaluate the demographic data, clinical features, associated triggering factors, and comorbidities in patients newly diagnosed with ABDs. Materials and methods: In this descriptive and prospective study, the demographic data, inhabited regions, smoking and drinking habits, presence of comorbidities, and specific and general potential triggering factors of ABDs considered by the patients were examined. Furthermore, …


Intraoperative Boost Radiation Effects On Early Wound Complications In Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery, Mehmet Ali̇ Gülçeli̇k, Lütfi̇ Doğan, Ni̇yazi̇ Karaman, Müjdat Turan, Yavuz Seli̇m Kahraman, Gökhan Gi̇ray Akgül, Ci̇hangi̇r Özaslan Jan 2017

Intraoperative Boost Radiation Effects On Early Wound Complications In Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery, Mehmet Ali̇ Gülçeli̇k, Lütfi̇ Doğan, Ni̇yazi̇ Karaman, Müjdat Turan, Yavuz Seli̇m Kahraman, Gökhan Gi̇ray Akgül, Ci̇hangi̇r Özaslan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) may pose a risk for wound complications. All technical aspects of IORT regarding early wound complications were evaluated. Materials and methods: Ninety-three consecutive patients operated on with the same surgical technique and given (study group) or not given (control group) IORT were included. Wound complications were evaluated in two groups. Results: Forty-three patients were treated with boost dose IORT and 50 patients were treated with breast-conserving surgery without IORT. When both groups were compared in terms of early postoperative complications, there were 11 (25.5%) patients with seroma in the IORT group and 3 patients (6%) …


Unknown Vascular Compression Of The Airway In Patients With Congenitalheart Disease And Persistent Lower Respiratory Symptoms, Tuğba Şi̇şmanlar Eyüboğlu, Ayşe Tana Aslan, Çi̇ğdem Öztunali, Fatma Sedef Tunaoğlu, Ayşe Deni̇z Oğuz, Serdar Kula, Betül Emi̇ne Deri̇nkuyu, Öznur Leman Boyunaga Jan 2017

Unknown Vascular Compression Of The Airway In Patients With Congenitalheart Disease And Persistent Lower Respiratory Symptoms, Tuğba Şi̇şmanlar Eyüboğlu, Ayşe Tana Aslan, Çi̇ğdem Öztunali, Fatma Sedef Tunaoğlu, Ayşe Deni̇z Oğuz, Serdar Kula, Betül Emi̇ne Deri̇nkuyu, Öznur Leman Boyunaga

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Airway compression (AC) by vascular structures is an important complication of congenital heart disease (CHD) that often goes unrecognized. It is not easy to identify whether CHD patients require additional invasive examinations or not. Therefore, the present study aims to develop an AC diagnostic algorithm for CHD patients. Materials and methods: CHD patients with persistent respiratory symptoms that were treated between January 2007 and December 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. The following data were recorded for all CHD patients with AC: age, cardiac anomalies, the compressed structure, the airway diameter ratio (ADR), the compressing structure(s), treatment, and follow-up.Results: During the …


Sleep Quality, Sleeping Postures, And Sleeping Equipmentin Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis, Servet Yolbaş, Ahmet Yildirim, Deccane Düzenci̇, Bariş Gündoğdu, Meti̇n Özgen, Süleyman Serdar Koca Jan 2017

Sleep Quality, Sleeping Postures, And Sleeping Equipmentin Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis, Servet Yolbaş, Ahmet Yildirim, Deccane Düzenci̇, Bariş Gündoğdu, Meti̇n Özgen, Süleyman Serdar Koca

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Inflammatory back pain, spinal stiffness, and limited spinal mobility are characteristic features of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Sleeping postures can affect and/or reflect sleeping disturbances. The aim of the study was to evaluate sleeping postures and sleep disturbances in patients with AS. Materials and methods: Seventy-seven patients with AS and 49 healthy controls were enrolled. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) were applied to both groups. The most common sleeping postures were noted. Results: There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of sleeping postures. Total PSQI and ISI scores were higher …


Pediatric Pityriasis Rosea, Giulia Ciccarese, Aurora Parodi, Francesco Drago Jan 2017

Pediatric Pityriasis Rosea, Giulia Ciccarese, Aurora Parodi, Francesco Drago

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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