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Relationship Between Surgical Rhinoplasty And Demodex Infestation: A Case-Control Study, Abdullah Demi̇rbaş, Di̇lek Bayramgürler, Emrah Kağan Yaşar, Muhammed Adak, Can İlker Demi̇r Dec 2023

Relationship Between Surgical Rhinoplasty And Demodex Infestation: A Case-Control Study, Abdullah Demi̇rbaş, Di̇lek Bayramgürler, Emrah Kağan Yaşar, Muhammed Adak, Can İlker Demi̇r

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Human Demodex mites are parasites that live in the pilosebaceous unit and can cause demodicosis. While demodicosis may occur as a primary skin disease, it may also result from immunosuppression and topical or systemic immunosuppressive therapies. Surgical rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures, and it is the cause of a variety of cutaneous complications, particularly acne, as it affects the skin's adnexal structures. Thus, this study aimed to investigate whether the cutaneous changes in surgical rhinoplasty patients render them vulnerable to Demodex infestation. Materials and methods: Individuals who had undergone rhinoplasty (patients) and age- and …


Management Of Recurrent Hemoptysis: A Single-Center Experience, Seda Tural Önür, Sedat Altin, Fatma Tokgöz Akyil, Kaan Kara, Si̇nem Nedi̇me Sökücü, Cengi̇z Özdemi̇r, Mehmet Aki̇f Özgül, Muzaffer Meti̇n, Levent Cansever, Aysun Ölçmen, Nuri̇ Özgür Kiliçkesmez Jan 2022

Management Of Recurrent Hemoptysis: A Single-Center Experience, Seda Tural Önür, Sedat Altin, Fatma Tokgöz Akyil, Kaan Kara, Si̇nem Nedi̇me Sökücü, Cengi̇z Özdemi̇r, Mehmet Aki̇f Özgül, Muzaffer Meti̇n, Levent Cansever, Aysun Ölçmen, Nuri̇ Özgür Kiliçkesmez

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: A successful planning methodology for patients with hemoptysis promises overall improvement in patient care. Conducted in a reference center for chest diseases, the present study aims to analyze characteristics and predictors of interventional methods in patients with recurrent hemoptysis. Materials and methods: The present study is a single-center, retrospective observational study. Between 2015 and 2018, 5973 patients with follow-up data until 2021 requiring more than one hospitalization due to recurrent hemoptysis were investigated. Patient characteristics, the amount of hemoptysis, baseline admission parameters, interventional procedures of bronchial artery embolization (BAE), fiberoptic bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, and surgical resections applied were analyzed …


Appendectomy History Is Associated With Severe Disease And Colchicine Resistance In Adultfamilial Mediterranean Fever Patients, Erdal Bodakçi̇, Nazi̇fe Şule Yaşar Bi̇lge, Nuh Ataş, Berkan Armağan, Hasan Satiş, Alper Sari, Reyhan Bi̇li̇ci̇ Salman, Gözde Kübra Yardimci, Hakan Babaoğlu, Levent Kiliç, Mehmet Aki̇f Öztürk, Berna Göker, Şemi̇nur Haznedaroğlu, Umut Kalyoncu, Abdurrahman Tufan Jan 2021

Appendectomy History Is Associated With Severe Disease And Colchicine Resistance In Adultfamilial Mediterranean Fever Patients, Erdal Bodakçi̇, Nazi̇fe Şule Yaşar Bi̇lge, Nuh Ataş, Berkan Armağan, Hasan Satiş, Alper Sari, Reyhan Bi̇li̇ci̇ Salman, Gözde Kübra Yardimci, Hakan Babaoğlu, Levent Kiliç, Mehmet Aki̇f Öztürk, Berna Göker, Şemi̇nur Haznedaroğlu, Umut Kalyoncu, Abdurrahman Tufan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Peritonitis attacks of Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) usually requires emergency medical admissions and it's hard to distinguish a typical abdominal attack from surgical causes of acute abdomen. Therefore, history of abdominal surgery, particularly appendectomy, is very common in patients with FMF. However, history of appendectomy might also give some clues about the course of FMF in the adulthood. This study was to determine whether the history of appendectomy help to anticipate disease course of FMF in the adulthood. Materials and methods: All patients recruited from FMF in Central Anatolia (FiCA) cohort, comprising 971 adult subjects. All patients fulfilled the …


Measurement Of Interscalene Space Volume In Diagnosis Of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Acadaver Study, Tevfi̇k Kaplan, Ayhan Cömert, Mehmet Ali̇ Güner, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Açar, Gökçe Kaan Ataç, İbrahi̇m Tekdemi̇r, Serdar Han Jan 2021

Measurement Of Interscalene Space Volume In Diagnosis Of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Acadaver Study, Tevfi̇k Kaplan, Ayhan Cömert, Mehmet Ali̇ Güner, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Açar, Gökçe Kaan Ataç, İbrahi̇m Tekdemi̇r, Serdar Han

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to measure the volume of interscalene space in thoracic outlet region on cadavers and radiological images and to analyze the potential value of these measurements in diagnosis and treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Materials and methods: The dimensions of the anterior interscalene space in 8 formalin-fixed human cadavers were studied by direct measurement and additionally evaluation of the volume of this space were done by using mold and volume calculation formula of square pyramid, due to resembling a pyramid. In the second phase of this study, interscalene space volume was calculated by …


Impact Of The Demographic And Aetiological Factors And Intraoperative Findings On Postoperative Outcomes In Chronic Otitis Media Surgery, Süleyman Cebeci̇, Mehmet Suat Özbi̇len, İsmet Bayramoğlu, Yusuf Kemal Kemaloğlu, Kadi̇r Kemal Uygur, Yildirim Ahmet Bayazit, Recep Karamert Jan 2020

Impact Of The Demographic And Aetiological Factors And Intraoperative Findings On Postoperative Outcomes In Chronic Otitis Media Surgery, Süleyman Cebeci̇, Mehmet Suat Özbi̇len, İsmet Bayramoğlu, Yusuf Kemal Kemaloğlu, Kadi̇r Kemal Uygur, Yildirim Ahmet Bayazit, Recep Karamert

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Surgical success is related with many factors belonging to both the patient and the disease. This study aims to analyse the preoperative and intraoperative characteristics, the postoperative results, and the factors affecting the surgical success in different types of chronic otitis media (COM).Materials and methods: A total of 1510 ears of 1398 patients who underwent COM surgery were included in the study. Postoperative results were obtained from 376 ears of 356 patients who had been followed after surgery. The demographic characteristics of the patients, such as age and sex, operative findings, preoperative audiological examination results, and final audiometric and …


Validity And Reliability Study Of The Turkish Version Of The Postoperative Recovery Index Of Patients Undergoing Surgical Intervention, Hande Cengi̇z, Di̇lek Aygi̇n Jan 2019

Validity And Reliability Study Of The Turkish Version Of The Postoperative Recovery Index Of Patients Undergoing Surgical Intervention, Hande Cengi̇z, Di̇lek Aygi̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: For the purpose of providing the optimal postoperative care for patients and assisting them in terms of recovery, their health conditions and particular symptoms should be evaluated systematically with an appropriate measurement tool. This research was designed with the purpose of conducting the validity and reliability study of the Postoperative Recovery Index-Turkish Version (PoRI-TR) and determining the postoperative recovery conditions.Materials and methods: The sample of this study, which was planned methodologically and analytically, consisted of 382 patients who had a surgical intervention in a university hospital between September 2016 and June 2017. Analyses concerning the Turkish validity and reliability …


Is The Extent Of Surgical Resection Important In Patient Outcome In Benign And Borderline Phyllodes Tumors Of The Breast?, Ali̇ İbrahi̇m Sevi̇nç, Süleyman Özkan Aksoy, Meri̇h Güray Durak, Pinar Balci Jan 2018

Is The Extent Of Surgical Resection Important In Patient Outcome In Benign And Borderline Phyllodes Tumors Of The Breast?, Ali̇ İbrahi̇m Sevi̇nç, Süleyman Özkan Aksoy, Meri̇h Güray Durak, Pinar Balci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Phyllodes tumors (PTs) of the breast are rare, and their diagnosis and treatment remain controversial. This retrospective study aims to examine the clinical outcome of benign and borderline PTs, according to the surgical margins. Materials and methods: We examined the medical records of 122 patients in our clinic, who had histologically confirmed benign and borderline PTs between 1994 and 2017. Results: The mean age of the patients was 40.6 years (range 18.0-81.0, ±12.1 standard deviation [SD]) and the mean tumor size was 25.8 mm (range 9-65, ±10.3 SD). All patients underwent a breast-conserving procedure and the median follow-up was …


Evaluation Of Quality Of Life And Cost-Effectiveness Of Definitive Surgery And The Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System As Treatment Options For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Cevdet Adigüzel, Sevtap Seyfetti̇noğlu, Deni̇z Aka Satar, Sefa Arlier, Eda Eski̇mez, Fatma Kaya, Hakan Nazi̇k Jan 2017

Evaluation Of Quality Of Life And Cost-Effectiveness Of Definitive Surgery And The Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System As Treatment Options For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Cevdet Adigüzel, Sevtap Seyfetti̇noğlu, Deni̇z Aka Satar, Sefa Arlier, Eda Eski̇mez, Fatma Kaya, Hakan Nazi̇k

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to compare the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) with abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) as first-line treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). Materials and methods: Ninety-eight patients aged 20-55 years who complained of regular heavy menstrual bleeding were enrolled in the study. The TAH group included 29 patients, the LNG-IUS group included 34, and the TLH group included 35. These groups were compared in terms of quality of life and the cost-effectiveness of the selected methods. Quality of life was assessed using the 36-Item Short Form (SF-36), and cost-effectiveness was assessed according to the …


Evaluation Of Major And Minor Lower Extremity Amputation In Diabetic Foot Patients, Firat Ozan, Kaan Gürbüz, İlhami̇ Çeli̇k, Zehra Beştepe Dursun, Erdal Uzun Jan 2017

Evaluation Of Major And Minor Lower Extremity Amputation In Diabetic Foot Patients, Firat Ozan, Kaan Gürbüz, İlhami̇ Çeli̇k, Zehra Beştepe Dursun, Erdal Uzun

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We evaluated the existing risk factors with clinical results in patients who underwent major and minor amputation of the lower extremity as a result of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Materials and methods: We retrospectively studied 107 patients who had undergone lower extremity amputation. The patients were divided into minor (Group 1, n = 75) and major (Group 2, n = 32) amputation groups. On clinical evaluation, the type of surgery performed, smoking history, comorbidities, duration of diabetes mellitus (DM) diagnosis, duration of DFU presence, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, results of deep tissue culture, length of hospitalization, and blood …


Surgical Treatment Of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations, Pinar Biçakçioğlu, Seli̇m Şaki̇r Erkmen Gülhan, Ebru Sayilir, Hakan Ertürk, Yetki̇n Ağaçkiran, Sadi̇ Kaya, Nuretti̇n Karaoğlanoğlu Jan 2017

Surgical Treatment Of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations, Pinar Biçakçioğlu, Seli̇m Şaki̇r Erkmen Gülhan, Ebru Sayilir, Hakan Ertürk, Yetki̇n Ağaçkiran, Sadi̇ Kaya, Nuretti̇n Karaoğlanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are direct communications between the branches of pulmonary arteries and veins. This study evaluates surgically treated cases of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. Materials and methods: We retrospectively examined 41 cases of PAVM that were operated in our clinic between 1995 and 2012. We obtained the clinical, radiological, and surgical data of the patients from their files. Results: The 41 cases comprised 27 males and 14 females. Their mean age at diagnosis was 39.8 years (range: 9-71). The symptoms were hemoptysis in 28 cases, dyspnea in five, cough in three, and epistaxis in two; three patients were …


Retrospective Analysis Of Primary Gastric Diffuse Largeb-Cell Lymphoma: A Single Center Study From Turkey, Nur Soyer, Asu Fergün Yilmaz, Nazan Özsan, Fahri̇ Şahi̇n, Güray Saydam, Murat Tombuloğlu, Mi̇ne Heki̇mgi̇l, Fi̇li̇z Vural Jan 2017

Retrospective Analysis Of Primary Gastric Diffuse Largeb-Cell Lymphoma: A Single Center Study From Turkey, Nur Soyer, Asu Fergün Yilmaz, Nazan Özsan, Fahri̇ Şahi̇n, Güray Saydam, Murat Tombuloğlu, Mi̇ne Heki̇mgi̇l, Fi̇li̇z Vural

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Diffuse large B-cell primary gastric lymphomas (DLBC-PGLs) are treated with different therapies. Their optimal treatment is not well documented. Materials and methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of 51 patients diagnosed with DLBC-PGL in the previous 10 years. All patients were treated with R-CHOP as first line. Radiotherapy was added to chemotherapy in 8 patients. Surgery was performed in 5 patients. Results: The median follow-up time of the 51 patients was 45.5 (range 5-144) months and the complete response (CR) rate was 90.2%. CR was achieved in 34 (89.4%) of 38 patients treated with single chemotherapy, in all (100%) …


Radiation Therapy For Biliary Tract Tumors: The Joint Experience Of Three Centers, Mehmet Si̇nan Karabey, Eda Yi̇rmi̇beşoğlu Erkal, Ahmet Yolcu, Beki̇r Hakan Bakkal, Özlem Ay, Maksut Görkem Aksu, Emi̇ne Bi̇nnaz Sarper, Haldun Şükrü Erkal Jan 2017

Radiation Therapy For Biliary Tract Tumors: The Joint Experience Of Three Centers, Mehmet Si̇nan Karabey, Eda Yi̇rmi̇beşoğlu Erkal, Ahmet Yolcu, Beki̇r Hakan Bakkal, Özlem Ay, Maksut Görkem Aksu, Emi̇ne Bi̇nnaz Sarper, Haldun Şükrü Erkal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study presents the joint experience of three centers in the treatment of patients with biliary tract tumors with radiation therapy (RT). Materials and methods: The records of 27 patients were retrospectively reviewed. All of the patients who had undergone surgical resection received postoperative adjuvant RT, whereas all of the patients who had not undergone a surgical resection received RT with palliative intent. Twenty patients with adequate performance status were treated with RT and chemotherapy, while the remaining seven patients were treated with RT alone. Results: Follow-up ranged from 1 to 44 months. Local control was not achieved in …


Management Of Acute Postoperative Hypertension For Reducing Cardiovascular Complications In Cancer Patients: When And How Aggressively?, Ning Lou, Daofeng Wang, Zhi Wang, Wenfeng Ye, Xiao Liu Jan 2016

Management Of Acute Postoperative Hypertension For Reducing Cardiovascular Complications In Cancer Patients: When And How Aggressively?, Ning Lou, Daofeng Wang, Zhi Wang, Wenfeng Ye, Xiao Liu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We sought to determine what factors cardiovascular complications (CVCs) correlate with in cancer patients with acute postoperative hypertension (APH) and to define when and how aggressively to treat this disorder in the present study. Materials and methods: A retrospective observational study of cancer patients with postoperative hypertension at a single intensive care unit between July 2007 and June 2013 was conducted. The outcome of interest was the incidence of a CVC. Results: There were 1162 patients enrolled, of which 92 (7.9%) experienced one or more CVCs. Preexisting hypertension (OR 38.3, 95% CI 3.2-457.4, P = 0.004) and choice of …


Surgical Management Of Pulmonary Aspergilloma: Clinical Experience With 77 Cases, Koray Aydoğdu, Funda İncekara, Mehmet Furkan Şahi̇n, Seli̇m Şaki̇r Erkmen Gülhan, Göktürk Findik, Abdullah İrfan Taştepe, Sadi̇ Kaya Jan 2015

Surgical Management Of Pulmonary Aspergilloma: Clinical Experience With 77 Cases, Koray Aydoğdu, Funda İncekara, Mehmet Furkan Şahi̇n, Seli̇m Şaki̇r Erkmen Gülhan, Göktürk Findik, Abdullah İrfan Taştepe, Sadi̇ Kaya

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This retrospective study evaluated the clinical presentation, underlying lung disease, surgical indications, technique, treatment outcomes, and postoperative complications of pulmonary aspergilloma. Materials and methods: We evaluated 77 patients who underwent pulmonary resection of an aspergilloma at Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Research and Training Hospital between January 2000 and December 2013. The initial operations were 4 pneumonectomies, 24 lobectomies, 9 lobectomy plus myoplasties, 10 segmental resections, and 30 wedge resections. Six reoperations were carried out to deal with postoperative complications: 1 myoplasty, 2 completion lobectomies plus myoplasties, 2 myoplasties with rib resections, and 1 completion lobectomy. Results: The …


Intrathoracic Castleman Disease, Pinar Biçakçioğlu, Seli̇m Şaki̇r Erkmen Gülhan, Leyla Nesri̇n Acar, Yetki̇n Ağaçkiran, Şeref Özkara, Sadi̇ Kaya, Nuretti̇n Karaoğlanoğlu Jan 2014

Intrathoracic Castleman Disease, Pinar Biçakçioğlu, Seli̇m Şaki̇r Erkmen Gülhan, Leyla Nesri̇n Acar, Yetki̇n Ağaçkiran, Şeref Özkara, Sadi̇ Kaya, Nuretti̇n Karaoğlanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To analyze patients with Castleman disease who were diagnosed by surgery. Materials and methods: We retrospectively investigated the postoperative pathological records of operations performed between January 1992 and December 2012 in our hospital. Files of 19 patients with the diagnosis of Castleman disease were analyzed. Results: There were 13 male and 6 female patients with a mean age of 40.1 ± 11.4 (range: 20-57) years. Fifteen thoracotomies and 3 video-assisted thoracoscopies, 12 on the right side and 6 on the left side, and 1 mediastinoscopy were performed. Biopsies and mass excisions were performed in 2 and 17 cases, respectively. Histopathological …


Effect Of Nodule Size On The Reliability Of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy In Thyroid Nodules, Ali̇ Erkan Uçar, Seyyi̇t Muhsi̇n Sarikaya, Ömer Parlak, Abdussamed Yalçin Jan 2014

Effect Of Nodule Size On The Reliability Of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy In Thyroid Nodules, Ali̇ Erkan Uçar, Seyyi̇t Muhsi̇n Sarikaya, Ömer Parlak, Abdussamed Yalçin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the reliability of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in thyroid nodules and benign/malignant discrimination, particularly in large nodules. Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis of 1466 nodules in 402 patients with thyroid nodules who underwent thyroid surgery was made. The pathologic results of the thyroid nodules from preoperative FNAB and postoperative surgical pathology results were compared. Results: FNAB was found to be in accordance with the postoperative pathologic results. A concordance between the FNAB and postoperative pathologic results, particularly in nodules less than 3 cm in size, was detected. However, a similar finding was not detected in nodules larger …


Clinical Manifestations Of 16 Oropharyngeal Tularemia Patients: Experience Of A Referral Hospital In The City Of Konya, Turkey, Mesut Sabri̇ Tezer, Gülteki̇n Övet, Necat Alataş, Mehmet Hakan Görgülü, Ersen Koç, Mehmet Aki̇f Öztürk Jan 2013

Clinical Manifestations Of 16 Oropharyngeal Tularemia Patients: Experience Of A Referral Hospital In The City Of Konya, Turkey, Mesut Sabri̇ Tezer, Gülteki̇n Övet, Necat Alataş, Mehmet Hakan Görgülü, Ersen Koç, Mehmet Aki̇f Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In recent years, tularemia's importance has been reemerging in Turkey. However, the majority of tularemia cases were reported in the northern cities of Turkey. In this study, we report 16 oropharyngeal tularemia patients living in rural areas of the city of Konya, which is located in the southern zone of the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. Materials and methods: Sixteen patients (12 males, 4 females; mean age: 33.7 years, range: 10–73 years) were included in this study. All patients were admitted to our clinic for the evaluation of intractable cervical mass lesions. The diagnosis of tularemia was made after exclusion …


Right Diaphragmatic Lipoma: Report Of Five Cases And Review Of The Literature, Yener Aydin, Mustafa Esat Yamaç, Ali̇ Bi̇lal Ulaş, Habi̇b Bi̇len, Ati̇la Eroğlu Jan 2012

Right Diaphragmatic Lipoma: Report Of Five Cases And Review Of The Literature, Yener Aydin, Mustafa Esat Yamaç, Ali̇ Bi̇lal Ulaş, Habi̇b Bi̇len, Ati̇la Eroğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Approximately 40 diaphragmatic lipoma cases have been reported in the literature to date. Diaphragmatic lipoma is 2 times more likely to appear on the left rather than the right side. In the present study, diaphragmatic lipoma was evaluated in patients who underwent surgical management in light of the literature data. Materials and methods: This study retrospectively evaluated 5 consecutive diaphragmatic lipoma patients who underwent surgical treatment at the Thoracic Surgery Clinic between January 2003 and April 2012. Results: Of the patients, 3 were female and 2 were male. The average age of the patients was 62.2 years (range: 54-77). All …


A Comparison Of The Effects Of Intrathecal Ropivacaine And Bupivacaine During Cesarean Section*, Nuray Camgöz Eryilmaz, Berri̇n Günaydin Jan 2011

A Comparison Of The Effects Of Intrathecal Ropivacaine And Bupivacaine During Cesarean Section*, Nuray Camgöz Eryilmaz, Berri̇n Günaydin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare the effects of intrathecal plain bupivacaine or ropivacaine with those of opioids on sensory and motor block characteristics during cesarean section (C/S). Materials and methods: Fifty-two ASA I or II women were randomly allocated into 2 groups to administer either 10 mg of 0.5% plain bupivacaine (Group B), or 15 mg of 0.75% plain ropivacaine (Group R) with 25 \mug fentanyl and 100 µg morphine for spinal anesthesia. Characteristics of the sensory and motor block were recorded. Results: The time to achieve sensory block at T_6 was significantly faster in Group B than in Group R (2.7 ± …


Comparison Of The Open Primary Repair With Augmentation And Without Augmentation In Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture, Durmuş Ali̇ Öçgüder, Meti̇n Doğan, Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer, Erkan Akgün, Tolga Tolunay, Mahmut Uğurlu Jan 2011

Comparison Of The Open Primary Repair With Augmentation And Without Augmentation In Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture, Durmuş Ali̇ Öçgüder, Meti̇n Doğan, Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer, Erkan Akgün, Tolga Tolunay, Mahmut Uğurlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare the clinical and the functional efficiency of 2 surgical methods that are used in open primary repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: one that utilizes the augmentation of the plantaris tendon and one that does not. Materials and methods: Data were evaluated from 41 patients that underwent surgical repair for acute Achilles tendon ruptures with these 2 different surgery methods. In the first group, which included 21 patients (19 male, 2 female; mean age: 36.8 years; age range: 22 to 49), we performed augmentation with the plantaris tendon after an end-to-end primary repair with a modified Kessler technique. …


Gastric Duplication Cyst Mimicking Pancreatic Pseudocyst/Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Presentation, Prasad Seetharam, Gabriel Rodrigues Jan 2007

Gastric Duplication Cyst Mimicking Pancreatic Pseudocyst/Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Presentation, Prasad Seetharam, Gabriel Rodrigues

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Congenital gastrointestinal duplications are rare, and gastric duplication cysts are even rarer. Most cases are seldom diagnosed preoperatively. We present a case of gastric duplication cyst, which in preoperative imaging studies mimicked a hydatid/pseudocyst of the pancreas. The diagnosis was made only intraoperatively and was confirmed by histopathological examination of the completely excised cyst.